School Business Manager

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cranmore Infant School in Solihull is seeking an experienced School Business Manager to provide strategic leadership across finance, HR, premises, compliance, ICT and administration. Reporting to the Headteacher, you will guide budget planning, income generation and value-for-money while supporting governors and staff to improve outcomes for children.

The role requires a track record in school business management, strong communication, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams in a busy

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a school business management or similar leadership role.
• Strong financial management and budget control experience.
• Experience of human resources management.
• Excellent ICT skills and experience of management information and finance systems.
• Highly organised, proactive and resilient.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A CSBM, DSBM, accountancy or equivalent professional qualification would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and advise the Headteacher on finance, HR, ICT, premises management, administration and marketing. Champion and promote the school vision, values and ethos.
• Provide strategic financial leadership, including budget planning, forecasting, monitoring and income generation.

Skills

Financial management

Budget control

HR management

ICT skills

Management information systems

Finance systems

Leadership

Communication skills

Strategic planning

Education

CSBM/DSBM/Accountancy

Job description

Join Our Senior Leadership Team

Cranmore Infant School is a warm, inclusive and ambitious school where children are at the heart of everything we do. We are seeking an experienced, strategic and highly motivated School Business Manager to play a pivotal role in the continued success of our school. About the Role Reporting directly to the Headteacher and working closely with Governors, the School Business Manager will provide strategic leadership across finance, HR, premises, compliance, administration, ICT and operational management. This is a key leadership position that ensures our resources are managed effectively so that staff can focus on achieving the very best outcomes for our children.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and advise the Headteacher on finance, human resources, ICT, premises management, administration and marketing. Champion and promote the school vision, values and ethos. Provide strategic financial leadership, including budget planning, forecasting, monitoring and income generation.


• Ensure highly effective business operations that enable staff to focus on teaching and learning. Oversee compliance, health and safety, risk management and statutory responsibilities. Line manage administration and site staff. Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders, governors and external partners.

About You

• Significant experience in a school business management or similar leadership role. Strong financial management and budget control experience. Experience of human resources management. Excellent ICT skills and experience of management information and finance systems. Highly organised, proactive and resilient. Excellent communication skills. A CSBM, DSBM, accountancy or equivalent professional qualification would be advantageous.

What We Offer

The opportunity to make a real difference as part of a supportive leadership team, professional development opportunities and the chance to contribute strategically to the future success of the school.

Safeguarding

Cranmore Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.