School Business Manager

School Business Manager Salary: £42-£45k depending on skills and experience Position Type: Permanent Full-Time Location: St Ives, Cambridgeshire Hours: 40 per week At Aurora Fairway School, we believe exceptional education is built on exceptional people. We are looking for a dynamic and experienced School Business Manager to join our Senior Leadership Team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our school. This is far more than a traditional business management role. You'll be at the heart of school operations, leading multiple support functions and ensuring our children and young people have a safe, inspiring and well-managed environment where they can thrive. The role has responsibility across finance, HR, administration, facilities, ICT, health & safety, catering and housekeeping, making it ideal for a strategic leader who enjoys variety, challenge and impact. What you'll be doing: As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you'll: Lead and develop a range of support service teams to deliver outstanding operational performance. Manage budgets and financial resources, ensuring strong financial control and value for money. Oversee HR processes, recruitment, onboarding and compliance, including safeguarding and the Single Central Record. Drive continuous improvement across administration, systems and operational processes. Take responsibility for facilities, health & safety, data protection and business compliance. Contribute to the strategic direction of the school and support the delivery of its long-term objectives. What we're looking for We're seeking a confident and proactive leader who can balance strategic thinking with hands-on operational management. You'll be an excellent communicator, able to build strong relationships with staff, parents, external agencies and central support teams. You'll bring: Experience leading multiple teams and functions. Strong financial and budget management skills. The ability to influence, problem-solve and ma