Impactful School Finance & Operations Leader

The Methodist Church in Britain; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living Wage employer (Birmingham City 

Living Wage employer (Birmingham City

Job summary

Severne Junior Infant and Nursery School is seeking a School Business Manager to lead the financial, operational and support services. The role covers budgeting, forecasting, HR, health and safety, premises, ICT, administration and compliance, working alongside the Headteacher and Governing Body.

It is a full-time, term-time post with banked hours, starting December 2026 or January 2027. Fluent English is essential; visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in financial management, budget planning and forecasting.
• Experience of operational, premises and health and safety management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the school's financial, operational and support services.
• Ensure resources are used effectively to deliver the best outcomes for pupils.
• Provide leadership across finance, HR, health and safety, premises, ICT, administration and compliance.
• Work closely with the Headteacher and Governing Body.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Forecasting

HR management

Strategic thinking

Health and safety

Job description

Severne Junior Infant and Nursery School is seeking a School Business Manager to lead the financial, operational and support services. The role covers budgeting, forecasting, HR, health and safety, premises, ICT, administration and compliance, working alongside the Headteacher and Governing Body.

It is a full-time, term-time post with banked hours, starting December 2026 or January 2027. Fluent English is essential; visa sponsorship is not available.