School Business Manager

We are seeking an enthusiastic, highly organised and suitably experienced School Business Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will work closely with the senior leadership team and governors to support the smooth running of the school. Key responsibilities include finance, premises, health and safety, HR and administration. We are looking for someone who is proactive, approachable and able to keep pace in a busy environment where no two days are ever the same.

If you can offer the following, we would love to hear from you:

• Relevant experience in financial or business management, preferably within a school setting.
• Strong financial awareness and the ability to manage budgets, procurement and resources effectively.
• Excellent IT skills, including proficiency in financial and management information systems.
• Excellent organisational, administrative and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build positive and professional relationships with staff, governors, families, suppliers and external partners.
• The ability to work accurately, confidentially and with sound professional judgement.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• A proactive, flexible and collaborative approach.
• A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and promoting the welfare of every child.