School Business Manager

Brighton & Hove City Council; Kemp Town Estate; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Brighton & Hove City Council is seeking a proactive Business Manager to join the school team as soon as possible. The role leads on financial planning, budgeting, HR, administration, premises, health & safety and IT, working closely with the Headteacher, Governors and the Local Authority to ensure efficient services across the school.

We value someone hardworking, enthusiastic and collaborative, with a strong focus on the school’s values and welcoming culture.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills and resilience under pressure.
• Proven track record in leading and managing all aspects of business management.
• Strong motivation, teamwork and sense of humour.

Responsibilities

• Take the strategic lead for financial and budgetary management.
• Oversee human resources management, business and administration management.
• Manage premises, health and safety, and IT in the school.
• Collaborate with Headteacher, Governors and local authority to ensure efficient services.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Budget management

HR management

Tools

IT systems

Job description

The Governors wish to appoint a Business Manager to join our team as soon as possible. We are looking for someone hardworking, enthusiastic, and works well as part of a team - striving for excellence. The Business Manager will take the strategic lead for financial and budgetary management, human resources management, business and administration management, premises, health and safety, and IT. The School Business Manager will work closely with the Headteacher, Governors, Senior Leadership Team and the Local Authority to ensure efficient and effective services throughout the school. The School offers a supportive and innovative environment where there is a strong focus on promoting our school values and welcoming culture. We are looking for someone who:

• has excellent interpersonal skills
  is resilient and can work calmly under pressure;
• is highly motivated, friendly, committed and brings energy and humour to work;
• has a proven track record of leading and managing all aspects of business management.

We are proud of the offer we provide to our team. This includes:

• a supportive community and enthusiastic children who demonstrate excellent behaviour;
• a strong, collaborative team who respect each other, strive for excellence and dare to make decisions, take risks and support each other positively;
• an unwavering commitment to collaborative leadership with an opportunity to work as part of an experienced and successful leadership team;
• a highly supportive Governing body who are committed to helping the school.