School Business Manager

Help Educate; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in London is seeking a School Business Manager to lead finance, HR, and compliance. The ideal candidate has experience in business management, strong financial acumen, and excellent communication skills. This role offers the chance to influence whole-school strategy and operations while fostering an environment of collaboration and professional growth.

Benefits

Access to professional networks

Opportunities for professional growth

Supportive collaborative environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business or school management.
• Ability to lead and support services while being hands-on.
• Ability to build positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance, HR, facilities, and compliance for the school.
• Oversee operations ensuring smooth functioning.
• Contribute to strategic school leadership.

Skills

Business management experience

Financial acumen

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Professionalism

Job description

School Business Manager

Are you an experienced business leader who thrives on making a difference? Do you want to play a central role in shaping the future of a vibrant and growing school community?

We are partnered with a school seeking a dynamic, highly organised, and forward-thinking School Business Manager to join their leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity to have a real impact on the success of our educational institution by leading on finance, HR, facilities, and compliance, ensuring that our operations run smoothly so our staff and students can flourish.

What we are looking for:

• A skilled professional with proven experience in business or school management, ideally with strong financial acumen
• A strategic thinker who can lead support services while also being hands-on when needed
• A confident communicator who can build positive relationships with staff, students, governors, and external partners
• Someone who thrives in a busy environment, balancing priorities with professionalism, resilience, and good humour
• A leader who shares our commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and high standards across all areas of school life

What we offer:

• The chance to be a key part of their senior leadership team, influencing whole-school strategy and operations
• A supportive, collaborative environment with access to expertise and professional networks
• An ambitious, oversubscribed secondary school with a thriving Sixth Form and a strong sense of community
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people
• A commitment to your professional growth and development

If you are excited by this opportunity and believe you have the skills and passion to help them achieve their vision, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and join them in shaping the future of education.