School Business Manager

Woolmer Hill School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Woolmer Hill School is seeking a proactive Head of Finance and Operations to lead financial planning, budgeting, reporting, HR processes, and premises management. The role works closely with the Headteacher and governors to support strategic planning and ensure high standards of governance and efficiency.

You will need proven interpersonal and leadership skills, strong time management, and excellent communication and ICT abilities, with relevant qualifications such as CSBM or DSBM.

Qualifications

• Experience leading financial planning, budgeting and reporting.
• Proven leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Strong time management and organisational abilities.
• Excellent communication and ICT skills.
• Self-motivated with initiative and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Lead on financial planning, budgeting and reporting.
• Manage HR processes including recruitment, payroll and staff wellbeing.
• Oversee premises management, health and safety, and compliance.
• Line manage administrative and non-classroom support staff.
• Collaborate with Headteacher and governors to support strategic planning.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Time management

Communication skills

ICT skills

Organisation

Initiative

Reliability

Education

CSBM

DSBM

Job description

• 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
  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