School Business Manager

Job Description : School Business Manager Line Manager : Headteacher Closing Date : 6th July at 9am Start Date : 1st September 2026 (or earlier) Pay scale : PO5-6 (from £54,360 per year) Job Purpose To lead and manage the strategy and operation of the business functions of the school, including financial management, health and safety, facilities management & compliance, human resources and administration. To work with the SLT team to deliver the key strategic priorities of the wider school Main Responsibilities: · Manage all non-academic operations; including HR, Facilities and Premises Management, Catering, IT, Finance · Be responsible for developing financial strategy and advise the Senior Leadership Team and the Full Governing Board · Be responsible for all operational aspects of finance including funding, income and expenditure · To work closely with the HR Advisor and external HR support to ensure all aspects of HR are delivered to a high standard · To develop and manage an Estates strategy as well as overseeing all aspects of Estates and services management · To develop and maintain an IT resources and infrastructure plan alongside the management of the Technical Services department · To have responsibility for aspects of Governance liaison Finance - Strategy · Advise SLT and the Governing Body on financial strategy · Develop and maintain 3 year income and expenditure budget projections · Ensure best value is sought for all expenses · Keep abreast of all local and national developments that impact on the strategic direction of the school through active research Finance - Operational · Ensure the smooth running of all day to day financial functions of the school · Ensure all funding streams are fully exploited including those for SEN students · Identify alternative opportunities for funding through grants, sponsorship, site rental and other initiatives · Have oversight and management of all SLAs · Maintain oversight and costing of all trips and education