School Business Manager

About the role

The Business Manager is a key member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), responsible for the strategic and operational management of all non-teaching functions of the school. The SBM is responsible for providing leadership and management of school support staff. Responsibilities included finance, HR, compliance, health and safety, site and administration to ensure the school runs efficiently and supports its educational objectives. 

Reports to: Head and SLT

Responsible for:

• Administration Team 
• Site Management Team 
• Contractors, i.e. Cleaning/Catering/Grounds Contractors 

Hours, Salary & Benefits: 

Hours: Full time role, year round

Salary: Competitive salary

Benefits:

• 5% employer pension
• EV scheme with Octopus
• Cycle to work scheme and shopping discount card
• Means tested staff discount 
• Free lunch if working in one of our schools
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays pa
• Access to the group's counselling scheme
• Personal accident at work cover
• Access to fully funded apprenticeships
• Discretionary Christmas stand down

Job Description:

This role includes:

• Strategic Leadership
• Financial Management
• Regulatory Compliance, including Health & Safety
• Human Resource Management
• Facilities & Property Management
• Administration & IT

Person Specification:

• Good general education, including GCSE in Maths and English 
• Willingness to undertake further training, as required 
• Experience of managing staff 
• Understanding of health and safety legal requirements 
• Ability to communicate confidently with all stakeholders and think strategically 
• Strong IT skills, including a good working knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook 
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work under pressure 
• Ability to think creatively and problem-solve 
• Ability to work independently with initiative and as a team member 

To see full job description, please read the candidate pack attached.