School Business Manager

Westminster Abbey; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution is looking for a dedicated School Business Manager to assist the Headteacher in the administration of the Choir School. This role involves taking charge of financial management, overseeing property maintenance, and managing HR, health & safety, and compliance. A keen interest in education is vital, along with the ability to juggle competing responsibilities effectively. The position is fully onsite, ensuring the efficient operation of the school and engagement with various departments.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in education with an empathetic approach.
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities effectively.
• Experience in ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support the Headteacher in running and administration of the Choir School.
• Ensure smooth running of financial management and administration.
• Liaise with HR and other departments for operational efficiency.

Skills

Financial management

Human resources management

Health & safety compliance

Operational oversight

Effective communication

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic School Business Manager to support the Headteacher in the overall running and administration of the Choir School. The School Business Manager will have particular responsibility for ensuring the smooth running of the school's financial management and administration, its property maintenance, human resources, health & safety, compliance and operational oversight to ensure the school runs efficiently and meets statutory requirements.

You will also have close working links with the Westminster Abbey HR Team to facilitate efficient management of human resources and other Abbey departments to ensure health and safety and other compliance matters through the attendance at meetings and regular review and updating of policies and procedures. You will need to keep abreast of regular changes within the education sector and the role will be varied and rewarding with an emphasis on managing competing priorities and liaising with appropriate colleagues to expedite the full scope of this diverse and visionary role.

Candidates will have a genuine interest in and empathy for education and you will need to ensure you meet the requirements of the person specification.

This role will be fully onsite to ensure the smooth running of the school. For more information on the terms and conditions of the role please refer to the application pack.