Business Manager

Tradewind Recruitment; Wood Green; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is assisting a specialist North London school to appoint a temporary School Business Manager for an immediate start. This full-time role demands strong financial and operational leadership to support the Headteacher and senior team.

The successful candidate will oversee day-to-day operations, procurement, HR processes and facilities, ensuring efficient systems and robust governance while working in a collaborative, supportive school environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a School Business Manager or in a similar senior school operations role.
• Strong financial and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience managing budgets, suppliers and operational processes.
• The ability to hit the ground running in a temporary position.
• A proactive, professional and solutions-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the day-to-day business and administrative operations of the school
• Supporting financial management and budget monitoring
• Managing procurement, contracts and suppliers
• Supporting HR and staffing processes
• Overseeing premises, facilities and health & safety matters
• Ensuring effective administrative systems are maintained
• Working closely with senior leaders and external stakeholders
• Supporting the school to operate efficiently and effectively

Skills

Financial management

Budget monitoring

Procurement management

HR & staffing

Communication skills

Job description

Temporary School Business Manager

Specialist School | North London

Start: ASAP

Contract: Temporary

Hours: Full-time

We are currently seeking an experienced and organised School Business Manager to join a specialist school on a temporary basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced school business professional who can quickly become part of an established school team and provide effective operational and administrative leadership.

The successful candidate will support the school with the smooth running of its business and operational functions, working closely with the Headteacher and senior leadership team.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the day-to-day business and administrative operations of the school
• Supporting financial management and budget monitoring
• Managing procurement, contracts and suppliers
• Supporting HR and staffing processes
• Overseeing premises, facilities and health & safety matters
• Ensuring effective administrative systems are maintained
• Working closely with senior leaders and external stakeholders
• Supporting the school to operate efficiently and effectively

Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience working as a School Business Manager or in a similar senior school operations role
• Strong financial and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience managing budgets, suppliers and operational processes
• The ability to hit the ground running in a temporary position
• A proactive, professional and solutions-focused approach

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced School Business Manager looking for a new temporary challenge within a supportive school environment.