School Business Manager

The Helix Education Centre; Greater London; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Helix Education Centre is seeking a capable School Business Manager to oversee financial planning, budgeting and reporting, HR processes including recruitment and payroll, and premises management. You will line manage administrative staff and collaborate with the Headteacher and governors to support strategic planning.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, excellent communication and ICT skills, and the ability to work under pressure with a keen eye for accuracy.

Qualifications

• Have a proven track record of interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Have relevant qualifications (e.g. CSBM, DSBM, or equivalent).
• Be highly organised, reliable and have excellent time management skills.
• Be self-motivated and able to use initiative.
• Have excellent communication and ICT skills.
• Be able to work well under pressure and to a high level of accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Lead on financial planning, budgeting, and reporting.
• Manage HR processes including recruitment, payroll, and staff wellbeing.
• Oversee premises management, health & safety, and compliance.
• Line manage administrative and non classroom based support staff.
• Work closely with the Headteacher and Management Committee (governors) to support strategic planning.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

ICT skills

Time management

Communication

HR management

Education

CSBM/DSBM or equivalent

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead on financial planning, budgeting, and reporting
• Manage HR processes including recruitment, payroll, and staff wellbeing
• Oversee premises management, health & safety, and compliance
• Line manage administrative and non classroom based support staff
• Work closely with the Headteacher and Management Committee (governors) to support strategic planning

The successful candidate should -

Have a proven track record of interpersonal and leadership skills

Have relevant qualifications (e.g. CSBM, DSBM, or equivalent)

Be highly organised, reliable and have excellent time management skills

Be self-motivated and able to use initiative

Have excellent communication and ICT skills

Be able to work well under pressure and to a high level of accuracy