School Business Manager

Academics; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics are working with a specialist school in Milton Keynes seeking an experienced School Business Manager to lead finance, HR and operational functions.

You will support the senior leadership team, manage budgets, health & safety compliance, and develop systems to ensure efficient daily running; a proactive, organised professional will thrive in this role.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in school business management or education administration.
• Strong financial acumen and budget management skills.
• Experience with HR and staff administration.
• Knowledge of health & safety and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to implement and improve systems and processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Finance and budget management.
• HR and staff administration.
• Health & safety and compliance.
• General school administration and operational processes.
• Supporting the Principal and senior leadership team.
• Managing and improving systems and procedures.
• Ensuring the school operates efficiently and effectively.
• Working closely with staff, external professionals and stakeholders.

Skills

Finance management

HR administration

Compliance processes

Operational planning

Stakeholder communication

Organisational skills

Job description

Are you an experienced School Business Manager or education professional with a strong background in finance, HR, administration and school operations?

Academics are currently working with a specialist school in Milton Keynes that is seeking a proactive and organised School Business Manager to join their team.

As School Business Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the effective day-to-day running of the school, supporting the senior leadership team and helping to create an environment where staff and students can thrive.

The Role

• Finance and budget management
• HR and staff administration
• Health & safety and compliance
• General school administration and operational processes
• Supporting the Principal and senior leadership team
• Managing and improving systems and procedures
• Ensuring the school operates efficiently and effectively
• Working closely with staff, external professionals and stakeholdersThis is an excellent opportunity for an experienced School Business Manager who enjoys working in a specialist setting and wants to make a genuine contribution to the wider running of a school.

About You

• Experienced within school business management, education administration or a similar operational role
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Confident managing finance, HR and compliance processes
• Able to work independently and prioritise effectively
• A strong communicator with the ability to build positive relationships
• Proactive, solution-focused and commercially aware
• Passionate about supporting a specialist school and its wider community

The school offers a supportive working environment, professional development opportunities and the chance to play a key role within a specialist educational setting.

Location: Milton Keynes

Role: School Business Manager

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience- 42,123-£48,738 FTE

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy