School Business Manager

West Sussex County Council; Burgess Hill; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

London Meed School is seeking a School Business Manager to lead financial and operational management as part of the leadership team. The role shapes the school’s strategic vision through effective leadership of finance, HR, estates and administrative services.

The salary is on the WSCC NJC pay scale, from £33,673 to £44,253 pro rata, with 37 hours per week and some home-working from one day per week. Closing date is 18 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with adults and children.
• Demonstrates confidence, emotional intelligence, integrity and discretion.
• Ability to lead, inspire, support and challenge colleagues and pupils.
• Solution-focused mindset with a readiness to create effective solutions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the school’s finance, human resources, estates and administrative services.
• Provide strategic leadership to shape the school’s financial and operational direction.
• Support the leadership team in budgeting, procurement, payroll and facilities management.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Leadership

Discretion

Solution focused

Job description

School Business Manager

We are looking to appoint a School Business Manager to play a key role in the financial and operational management of the school.

The successful candidate will be a member of the leadership team helping shape the strategic vision of London Meed through effective leadership of the school's finance, human resources, estates and administrative services.

Salary: WSCC NJC Pay scale Grade 8 point 20 - Grade 10 point 32 £33,673 to £44,253 pro rata (final pay depending on experience)

Required from: ASAP

Contract: Permanent Term time only 38 weeks plus inset days plus 2 weeks

Hours of work 37 hours per week (one day per week can be worked from home)

We are looking for someone who:

• Is determined to make a difference to our school community
• Has strong interpersonal skills and can communicate effectively with adults and children
• Demonstrates confidence, emotional intelligence, integrity and discretion
• Has the maturity to lead, inspire, support and challenge
• Is solution focused and able to overcome challenges and a willingness to create effective solutions.

Closing date: Wednesday 18th November 2026

Interviews: Monday 23rd November 2026

Safeguarding Statement

London Meed School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.