School Business Manager

Positive-Futures-Recruitment; Redhill; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & Development

Perkbox discounts

Cycle to Work

Car Scheme

Enhanced Annual Leave

Company Sick Pay

Enhanced Pension

Life Assurance

24/7 GP Access

UK Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Positive-Futures-Recruitment is recruiting for a School Business Manager in Redhill, Surrey. The role leads multiple support functions to ensure safe, compliant and cost-effective school operations within a newly established education provider.

Key responsibilities include managing budgets, HR and facilities, while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships and safeguarding compliance. A proactive mindset and people leadership are essential for driving improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience managing budgets and financial systems in education settings.
• Strong knowledge of regulations and standards relevant to education.
• Staff recruitment, HR and employee relations experience.
• Ability to build positive relationships with staff, students' families and external agencies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Finance, Administration, HR, Facilities & Site Maintenance, Health & Safety, and Housekeeping & Catering.
• Ensure compliance, financial security and efficient operations across support departments.
• Develop and evaluate development plans to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

HR experience

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Stakeholder relations

Problem solving

Team management

Job description

Job Title: School Business Manager

Location: Redhill, Surrey

Contract: Full-time, Permanent (40 hours per week)

Salary: £55,000 to £59,000 depending on experience

We are currently seeking an experienced School Business Manager to join an innovative provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities that opened in September 2025.

The provision supports young people aged 11–16 with social communication needs, emotional regulation difficulties and sensory processing differences, typically associated with Autism. Students access a broad, engaging curriculum tailored to their needs, interests and ambitions.

With small classes, high levels of support and a dedicated multi-disciplinary team, they ensure every student has “every opportunity to achieve”.

The role

Joining a school that was newly opened in September 2005, the School Business Manager is a member of the Senior Leadership Team and will ensure the efficient, safe and cost-effective operation of all support departments, including:

• Finance
• Administration
• HR
• Facilities & Site Maintenance
• Health & Safety
• Housekeeping & Catering

You will play a crucial role in keeping the school compliant, financially secure and focused on delivering excellent outcomes for our young people.

This role requires a high degree of autonomy, responsibility and accountability for delegated budgets, resources and operational areas. You will also lead on creating, implementing and evaluating development plans to drive ongoing improvements.

Experience:

• Strong knowledge of regulations and standards relevant to education
• Understanding of inspection frameworks used by regulatory bodies
• Knowledge of safeguarding and the legislative requirements of working with children
• Experience managing EBITDA, financial systems and budget preparation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong HR, recruitment and employee relations experience
• The ability to build positive relationships with staff, young people, families and external agencies
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Good problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities
• Previous School Business Manager experience (preferred)
• A flexible, solution‑focused and approachable attitude
• A willingness to learn about Autism and a variety of special educational needs

Benefits:

Training & Development - We offer extensive training and development opportunities to help you grow and succeed.

Savings & Discounts - Access to Perkbox app for discounts on:

• Groceries
• Phone and internet plans
• Dining out
• Gym memberships … and more!
• Access to our Cycle to Work and Car Scheme.

Competitive Pay & Reward

• Enhanced Annual Leave
• Company Sick Pay
• Enhanced Pension
• Life Assurance

24/7 GP Access For you and your household – phone or video appointments anytime.

UK Health Cash Plan - Covers everyday healthcare costs like dental and optician fees. Children included; optional partner upgrade.

Employee Assistance Programme - Confidential support including:

• 24/7 counselling
• Online wellbeing resources