School Business Manager

Blackfen School is a progressive and vibrant learning community that focuses on raising the aspirations and releasing the potential of every young person in our care. We are seeking an outstanding School Business Manager to join the senior leadership of the School, with a primary focus on financial strategy, sustainability, and performance. This is a pivotal leadership role for a commercially minded professional who can ensure that financial planning, control, and decision-making directly support the delivery of high-quality education. Working closely with the Headteacher and Governors, you will take ownership of the school’s financial position—providing clarity, insight, and strategic direction to ensure long-term stability and impact. In this role you will: · Lead the development and delivery of robust, sustainable budgets · Provide clear financial insight to inform strategic decision-making · Ensure the school achieves maximum value · Balance financial control with enabling investment in student outcomes · Lead on matters relating to premises and facilities management Alongside this, you will oversee all operational services to ensure they support financial and organisational efficiency. The ideal candidate will bring: · Significant experience in budget management, financial planning, and reporting · Experience operating within a regulated or complex environment · A proactive, analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail · Relevant professional qualification (e.g., CSBM, DSBM or equivalent) · Knowledge of facilities management and health & safety regulations The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Check. This post is considered to be a customer-facing position; as such it falls within scope of the Code of Practice on English language requirement for public sector workers. The school therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that the post holders have a com