School Meals Business Manager

School Meals Business ManagerLength of role: Initial 12 months Location: WarringtonHourly rate: £18.24 per hourWe are seeking a School Meals Business Manager to provide robust business management support to our School Meals Service. This role is crucial in ensuring the service is efficient, cost-effective, flexible, well-maintained, and compliant with school food standards and quality food hygiene regulations.Day-to-day of the role:Manage all business management responsibilities within the service, tailored to the needs of school leaders, parents/carers, and children.Line manage and supervise the office staff within the school meals central team, ensuring systems and processes are robust.Support Account Managers with business intelligence and system support required for delivering a high-quality and cost-effective School Meals Service.Maintain strong working relationships with school leaders to uphold and enhance service standards and resolve operational issues.Assist in exploring new opportunities to increase service uptake, ensuring sustainability within available resources.Manage procurement in line with Council policies, including setting specifications for goods and services.Ensure compliance with health and safety, food safety, and other relevant regulations in collaboration with Area Account Managers.Develop and implement an annual business plan, continuity plan, and risk assessments to support effective service delivery.Oversee service performance against agreed ..... full job details .....