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Strategic School Business Manager

Employer
Ysgol Hendrefelin
Location
Neath, Neath Port Talbot
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Salary
Grade 12 (SCP 41-43)
Start Date
4th January 2027
Expires
13th November 2026 09:00 AM
Contract Type
Permanent
Job ID
1583103
Start Date
4th January 2027
  • Contract Type :Permanent
  • Job ID: 1583103

The Governors of Ysgol Hendrefelin Special School are seeking to appoint a strategic, and proactive School Business Manager to join our Senior Leadership Team and be a fundamental part of the schools wider operations, working within a welcoming and supportive environment to the benefit of staff and pupils.

Job overview

You’ll contribute to key strategic development of the school, taking a lead role in finances, premise management, Health & Safety, administration as well as human resource areas, working directly with the Headteacher to manage budgets and procurement strategies as well as overseeing the day-to-day running of the school’s business functions.  The successful candidate will also be required to oversee the running of the Schools Residential Unit with knowledge and experience of working within Social Care Wales Guidelines.

Job requirements

  • Proven success as a School Business Manager, with a specific related qualification (e.g DBSM, CSBM, ADSBM) and a recognised management or business degree
  • Experience of working in a financial administrative field
  • Forward-thinking and able to work within a team for the benefit of the wider school vision
  • Ability to work towards deadlines and towards targets set by the school’s leadership
  • Strong communicative skills with an attention to detail.
  • To work across multiple sites and ALN provisions
  • Supporting staff in their wellbeing.

Why join us?

As a crucial member of the Senior Leadership team at Ysgol Hendrefelin, you’ll be a part of a dedicated and engaged culture with lots of opportunities to advance your professional development and skillset. You’ll also play a significant role in our overall development and day-to-day operations, with the rewarding ability to ensure efficiency and enhance wider life in your role.

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Safeguarding Statement:

Ysgol Hendrefelin is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.