School Business Manager (Senior Leadership Team)

School Business Manager (Senior Leadership Team) - Longhill High School NJC M9 (Spinal Column Points 37–40) Salary: £48,226 – £51,356 per annum Full-Time Permanent A Rare Opportunity to Join the Senior Leadership Team Longhill High School is seeking an ambitious and highly capable School Business Manager to join our Senior Leadership Team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our school. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced operational leader to take strategic responsibility for the school's business functions, providing leadership across finance, human resources, premises, catering, IT and our successful on-site Longhill Sports Centre. Working closely with the Headteacher, Governors and wider leadership team, you will be instrumental in ensuring that the school's resources, people and infrastructure are aligned to support outstanding outcomes for our young people. This is much more than a traditional finance role; it is an opportunity to influence whole-school strategy, lead diverse professional teams and make a visible impact within a welcoming and ambitious school community. Why Choose Longhill High School? (Our Perks) Longhill High School is a vibrant and inclusive 11–16 community school located between the South Downs and the Sussex coastline in Brighton & Hove. As a smaller secondary school, we pride ourselves on our strong relationships, supportive culture and commitment to ensuring every student is known, valued and successful. As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will have the opportunity to: Influence strategic decision-making across the school. Work directly with the Headteacher and Governors. Lead a wide range of operational services and support teams. Drive continuous improvement and organisational effectiveness. Make a genuine difference to the experience and outcomes of our students. Contribute to the future direction of a school that sits at the heart of its local community. A Unique Opportunity One of the distinc