School Business Manager

Tradewind Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a School Business Manager for an immediate start in Borehamwood. This pivotal role involves leading financial and HR management, overseeing compliance, and supporting school operations. The ideal candidate has strong experience in budget management and HR processes. Competitive salary and term-time working offered, with potential for permanent placement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Term-time working pattern

Supportive environment

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of financial and budget management, including SFVS.
• Experience of HR policies and employment legislation.
• Competence with information management systems.
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial management and resource allocation.
• Oversee HR processes and compliance with legislation.
• Support the Headteacher in monitoring operational performance.
• Manage school data and information systems.
• Maintain relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Financial and budget management

HR policies and procedures

Information management systems

Safeguarding responsibilities

Tools

ARBOR MIS

Job description

School Business Manager - Immediate Start

Location: Borehamwood (Hertsmere Borough)
Salary: 32,654 - 40,476 per annum (FTE)
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week - Term Time Only (39 weeks, including INSET days) plus 2 weeks during school holidays
Contract: Long-term with potential for permanent appointment
Start date: ASAP
Closing date: 22 September 2025, 12:00 PM

About the Role

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 will include:

• 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

Essential:

• 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.

Desirable:

• 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.

Why Apply?

• 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.

Interested?
Please submit your CV to Tradewind and contact Carlo in our St Albans office with any questions - (phone number removed) / (url removed)