School Business Manager

Queensbridge Road, Moseley, Birmingham, B13 8QBSchool Business ManagerPermanentFull Time 36.5 hours per weekTerm Time Only plus 4 weeksQueensbridge School is seeking to appoint an outstanding School Business Manager who will share our determination to transform the life chances of our pupils. Queensbridge School is an 11-16 comprehensive, friendly and oversubscribed all-ability school of 900 pupils.We are looking for an enthusiastic School Business Manager with energy, drive and vision. The role will require a professional who can provide accurate and efficient financial, strategic and operational leadership to advise and work closely with the Headteacher, Governing Board and other senior leaders. The School Business Manager will be a part of the Senior Leadership Team and therefore we need someone that can provide strong leadership, strategic and operational direction of our school site and finances.The role requires managing the finance team, site team and the IT team and so the role will require a flexible and proactive individual with line management experience. The successful candidate will display flexibility and the ability to prioritise in a dynamic and changeable environment. You will share our commitment to the school values and ethos.About You:Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders, both within and beyond the schoolOrganisational skillsCommitment to education and ensuring equal opportunitiesExperience of managing complex budgets, with multiple income streamsExcellent personal qualities including empathy, patience and resilienceAn accounting qualification or equivalent professional experience is highly desirableAbout the Role:Provide strategic vision and to resource the School mission sustainablyLead the School’s financial strategyDevelop and oversee all financial and site related policies and procedures to ensure complianceMonitor the financial performance regularly and systematically report to the Headteacher and the Board of GovernorsBe responsible for the preparation of the school budgets and 5 year plan, working with the Headteacher in line with the School Development PlansEnsure all statutory reporting on behalf of the school is accurate and timelyEnsure follow up on any internal or external audit reportsBe responsible for the management of bidsLine management of finance, site and ITBe responsible for all matters relating to Health and Safety and ensuring compliance with relevant legislationOversee building and improvement work to the siteBe the designated Data Protection OfficerThe School and all its staff are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. The successful candidate will be subject to necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.An online search will also be carried out on shortlisted candidates as part of due diligence on all shortlisted candidates.This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (#####) and therefore the ability to speak English fluently is an essential requirement for this role.
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