School Business Manager

Schools; Burgess Hill; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

London Meed School in Burgess Hill, West Sussex, is seeking a School Business Manager to lead the financial and operational management of the school. The successful candidate will be a key member of the leadership team, shaping the strategic vision and overseeing finance, HR, estates and administrative services.

Salary is on the WSCC NJC pay scale Grade 8 point 20 to Grade 10 point 32, £33,673 to £44,253 pro rata. The post is permanent, term-time only (38 weeks plus inset days and 2 weeks).

Qualifications

• Determined to make a difference to the school community.
• Strong communication with adults and children.
• Demonstrates maturity to lead, inspire and support staff.
• Shows integrity and discretion in handling sensitive information.
• Solution-focused with a knack for solving problems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance, HR, estates and administrative services.
• Contribute to shaping the strategic vision as a senior leader.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Leadership

Discretion

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.