School Business Manager

TipTopJob; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

TipTopJob in London is seeking an experienced School Business Manager to lead the financial, administrative and operational functions across the school, from September 2026.

The successful candidate will manage budgets and expenditure, monitor financial records and reports, oversee purchasing and contracts, HR administration, facilities and health and safety, and collaborate with senior leaders and external contacts. Salary is negotiable depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience managing school budgets and financial processes.
• Strong administration and organisational skills.
• Experience in education setting preferred.
• Ability to manage confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Manage school finances, budgets and expenditure.
• Monitor financial records and prepare reports.
• Support budget planning and forecasting.
• Manage purchasing, suppliers and contracts.
• Oversee administrative and operational processes.
• Support HR and staff administration.
• Manage premises, facilities and health and safety.
• Ensure effective use of school resources.
• Support compliance with policies and procedures.
• Work with senior leaders, staff, suppliers and external contacts.

Skills

Financial management

Administrative experience

HR administration

Budgeting

Operations management

Tools

Finance software

ERP systems

Job description

Location: North London
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full:time, Long:term
Rate: Negotiable depending on experience.
A specialist education setting in London is looking for an experienced School Business Manager to join the team on a full:time basis from September 2026.
This School Business Manager role would suit an experienced school or education professional with strong knowledge of finance, administration and operational management. The successful School Business Manager will play an important role in ensuring the effective day:to:day running of the school and its resources.

School Business Manager : The Role

As a School Business Manager based in London, the successful candidate will oversee a range of financial, administrative and operational functions across the school.
The School Business Manager will support the leadership team with:

• Managing school finances, budgets and expenditure
• Monitoring financial records and preparing reports
• Supporting budget planning and forecasting
• Managing purchasing, suppliers and contracts
• Overseeing administrative and operational processes
• Supporting HR and staff administration
• Managing premises, facilities and health and safety processes
• Ensuring effective use of school resources
• Supporting compliance with relevant school policies and procedures
• Working closely with senior leaders, staff, suppliers and external contacts

School Business Manager : About You

The school is looking for a School Business Manager with strong organisational, financial and administrative experience and the ability to manage a varied workload.
Previous experience as a School Business Manager, School Finance Manager, School Operations Manager, Business Manager or in a similar education:based role would be beneficial.

The Successful School Business Manager Will Have

• Experience managing budgets and financial processes
• Strong administration and organisational skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good knowledge of school operations and compliance
• Confidence using financial and administrative systems
• The ability to manage confidential information appropriately
• Strong communication and relationship:building skills
• Experience working within a school or education setting is desirable
• The ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines

School Business Manager : London

This is a full:time School Business Manager position based in London, starting in September 2026.
The successful School Business Manager will join a specialist education environment supporting autistic children and young people. The organisation operates specialist schools and colleges across London and the South East, including settings supporting learners from early years through to young adulthood.
The School Business Manager will have an important role in maintaining effective financial, administrative and operational systems across the setting.
Rate: Negotiable depending on experience.