School Business Manager

Belmont Recruitment; Highlane; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a School Business Manager for a Multi-Academy Trust across Sheffield and Derby. This full-time role involves financial management, HR operations, and ensuring a compliant learning environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in operational management and excellent leadership skills. The position is temporary for an initial 3 months.

Qualifications

• Strong background in financial and operational management.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to build positive working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead on financial planning and management, including preparing budgets.
• Oversee HR operations, including recruitment and compliance with employment legislation.
• Manage premises and facilities to ensure a compliant learning environment.
• Oversee procurement and ensure best value in financial decisions.
• Contribute to strategic leadership and support school improvement.

Job description

Belmont Recruitment are currently looking for a School Business Manager to join a Multi-Academy Trust based across Sheffield and Derby on an initial 3 month temporary contract. This is a full-time role working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead on financial planning and management, including preparing budgets, monitoring expenditure, and forecasting in line with Trust and statutory requirements.
• Oversee HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding, payroll, and compliance with employment legislation and safeguarding standards.
• Manage premises, health and safety, and facilities to ensure a safe, efficient and compliant learning environment.
• Oversee procurement and ensure best value in all financial decisions.
• Lead and develop administrative and site teams, ensuring effective deployment and professional development.
• Ensure compliance with audit, GDPR and data protection standards.
• Contribute to the academy's strategic leadership, supporting school improvement and development planning.
• Oversee marketing and communications, including public relations, website and social media presence.
• Work collaboratively with the Trust, external partners, and the wider community to enhance opportunities for the academy.

About You:

You will be a highly organised, proactive and strategic individual with a strong background in financial and operational management. You will have excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships across the school community and beyond.

Location - Split between Sheffield and Derby.

Please apply with an up to date CV ASAP if this role would be of interest to you