School Business Manager

Reed; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected educational institution in Central Cambridge is seeking a School Business Manager for an interim role with potential transition to permanent. The position involves overseeing financial management, compliance, and administration. Candidates should have proven administrative leadership experience and relevant qualifications. The role starts in January 2026, with a handover in December 2025, and offers a competitive salary along with a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive interim salary

Opportunity for permanent employment

Supportive working environment

Free on‑site parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a School Business Manager or in a similar administrative leadership role.
• Strong understanding of financial and facilities management within an educational setting.
• Ability to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial management, planning, systems, and controls.
• Manage administration team, IT, and premises staff.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations.
• Work closely with the senior leadership team.
• Manage contracts and procurement processes.
• Lead financial strategy development and implementation.
• Prepare financial reports and forecasts.

Skills

Financial management

Leadership

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Relevant qualifications in business management or finance

Job description

School Business Manager

We are seeking a School Business Manager to join a highly regarded school in Central Cambridge. This interim role offers a potential transition to a permanent position, supported by a highly supportive senior leadership team. The role is set to start in January 2026, with a handover period beginning in December 2025.

• Job Type: Interim (Potential to go Temp-to-Perm)
• Location: Central Cambridge
• Start Date: December 2025 for January 2026

Day‑to‑day of the role:

• Oversee the financial management, planning, systems, and controls.
• Manage the administration team, IT, and premises staff.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations.
• Work closely with the senior leadership team to optimise the strategic direction of the school.
• Manage contracts and procurement processes.
• Lead the development and implementation of the school's financial strategy.
• Prepare financial reports and forecasts for the senior leadership team.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a School Business Manager or similar administrative leadership role.
• Strong understanding of financial and facilities management within an educational setting.
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Relevant qualifications in business management or finance.

Benefits:

• Competitive interim salary with potential for permanent employment.
• Opportunity to work in a supportive and dynamic environment.
• Engage with a highly supportive senior leadership team.
• Free on‑site parking.

To apply for this School Business Manager position, please submit your CV by clicking ‘Apply Now’ and we will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail.