School Business Manager

Dedicate Recruitment is working in partnership with this secondary Academy, across three sites, now seeking an established and competent Business Manager to join the Senior Leadership Team.

This critical role is responsible for the strategic management of all non-academic operations of the Academy, leading on all aspects of finance, HR, ICT, premises, whole school administration and marketing.

Reporting to the Executive Principal, your key objective is to ensure the highest standard of business ethos is maintained within the administration function. This is an operational role ensuring that the non-teaching functions meet their objectives, and you will have a strong input of systems management and making recommendations in managing resources. You will advise the principal and external stakeholders on financial policy and development of the 3–5-year business plan for the future growth of the Academy and staff planning.

The School Business Manager will have full oversight of the HR function, regarding recruitment and disciplinary procedures, ensuring these are following current HR legalisation and overseeing the Facilities team to maintain high standards of safety and security of all three sites.

The successful candidate will bring substantial experience of leading and managing people in multi-disciplinary teams, ideally with secondary education experience.  A practical knowledge of business planning and organisational management will be critical, together with effective budget management.

The successful candidate will be educated to degree level or equivalent or holds a qualification in School Business Management (ISBL). Previous experience of using school data systems such as SIMs is essential. On a personal note, you will be a highly motivational team leader, with a strong work ethic, who can work at pace and flourishes being centred within a highly visible role.

In return, you will be joining a collaborative school with excellent CPD on offer and the opportunity to make an impact at a strategic level.

Due to the demands of this post, there is no hybrid working on offer.

Immediate interviews for candidates of interest.

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