School Business Manager

Tradewind Recruitment; Borehamwood; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK recruitment agency is seeking an experienced School Business Manager for a thriving school in Borehamwood. This key leadership role involves overseeing financial management, HR procedures, and operational performance. The ideal candidate will possess strong financial knowledge, HR experience, and the ability to manage school systems effectively. A competitive salary and immediate start are offered, with potential for the role to become permanent.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Term-time only working pattern

Opportunity for impact in the school

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of financial management, including SFVS.
• Experience with HR procedures and compliance.
• Understanding of local government processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial management and resource allocation.
• Oversee HR processes and compliance.
• Support Headteacher in operational performance.

Skills

Financial and budget management

HR policies and procedures

Information management systems

Safeguarding responsibilities

Premises management

Health and Safety legislation

Tools

ARBOR MIS

Job description

School Business Manager

Tradewind Recruitment are working in partnership with a successful and welcoming school in Borehamwood to recruit an experienced School Business Manager for an immediate start.

This is a vital leadership role within the Senior Management Team, reporting directly to the Headteacher. The School Business Manager will play a key part in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of all non-teaching functions of the school, enabling teachers and support staff to focus on delivering high-quality education.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading on financial management, resource allocation, and procurement in line with best value principles.
• Overseeing HR processes, personnel procedures, and compliance with employment legislation.
• Supporting the Headteacher and governors in monitoring, evaluating, and improving operational performance.
• Managing school systems, data, and information to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Maintaining strong relationships with staff, governors, parents, and external partners.

Candidate Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of financial and budget management (including Schools Financial Value Standards - SFVS).
• Experience of HR policies, procedures, and employment legislation.
• Competence with information management systems.
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and statutory compliance.
• Familiarity with local government or committee processes.
• Experience using ARBOR MIS.
• Knowledge of premises management and facilities maintenance.
• Understanding of Health & Safety legislation and compliance.

What We Offer:

• Immediate start at a supportive and thriving school.
• Competitive salary and term-time only working pattern, with limited holiday cover.
• Opportunity to make a real impact on the effectiveness and success of the school.
• Potential for the role to become permanent for the right candidate.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.