School Business Manager

work under your management and guidance.As School Business Manager, you will lead and develop all support services across both sites, including:FinanceHuman ResourcesAdministrationFacilities & EstatesICTHealth & SafetyHousekeeping & CateringYou will ensure these services operate efficiently, compliantly, and in alignment with the schools' strategic prioritiescreating safe, effective, and high-quality environments for learning and wellbeing.Working as part of the Senior Leadership Team, you will:Lead strategic and operational planning for support servicesManage budgets with full accountability, driving value and performanceEnsure compliance with regulatory, safeguarding, and health & safety requirementsOversee financial performance, reporting, and resource allocationInspire and manage multi-disciplinary teams across both sitesDrive continuous improvement and operational excellenceThis is a varied and dynamic role, and you will be expected to contribute to the wider leadership and

success of both schools.About YouYou are an experienced and confident leader with a strong background in business managementideally within education or a similar regulated environment.You will bring:Proven leadership experience across multiple operational functionsStrong financial acumen, including budget setting, monitoring, and performance analysis (including EBITDA)Sound knowledge of safeguarding, compliance, and health & safety legislationUnderstanding of education funding, inspection frameworks, and regulatory requirementsExcellent communication and relationship-building skillsThe ability to work autonomously, make sound decisions, and solve complex problemsDesirable:A recognised management or professional qualification (e.g. Management Diploma or Finance qualification)Experience leading HR processes and proceduresWhy Join Us?This is an opportunity to make a genuine impact across two specialist settings, working with passionate teams committed to transforming the lives of young
people.Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Education Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.The Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled. Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.Please contact Mathure for further information.TPBN1_UKTJ