School Business Manager

Eteach International; Swansea; Remote; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Ffynone House School in Swansea seeks a part-time School Business Manager to join a job-share arrangement and work with the current Business Manager. You will oversee financial management, HR, compliance, health and safety, and facilities, while supporting strategic operations.

The post reports to the Headteacher and plays a key role in sustainability and service delivery. This flexible leadership role is ideal for an experienced finance, HR or operations professional looking to contribute to an

Qualifications

• Experience in finance, operations, HR or business management within education.
• Ability to manage multiple domains in a school setting.
• Strong organizational and leadership capabilities.
• Experience with governance and regulatory compliance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting.
• Payroll, pensions, fee billing and compliance.
• HR administration and recruitment.
• Staff contracts and safer recruitment processes.
• Governance support and minute taking.
• MIS and administrative systems oversight.
• Health, safety risk management and policy development.
• Site, premises and facilities management.
• Procurement, contractor management and lettings.
• Insurance and statutory returns.
• Support strategic planning and school development.

Skills

Finance management

HR administration

Operations oversight

Strategic planning

Job description

# School Business ManagerEmployer: Ffynone House SchoolLocation: Swansea, SwanseaContract Type: PermanentHours: Part Time, Job ShareSalary: 38,000-43,000Posted: 22nd September 2026Expires: 12th October 2026 03:00 PMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1575265Job Reference: Bus Man* Share :* PrintAre you an experienced and proactive business professional looking for a flexible leadership role within education?We are seeking an outstanding **School Business Manager** to join our dedicated team as part of a **job-share arrangement**, working alongside our existing Business Manager. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance, operations, HR or business professional who wishes to contribute to the strategic and operational success of an independent school while benefiting from a flexible working arrangement.The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the current postholder to share responsibility for the school's financial management, human resources, compliance, health and safety, facilities management, and operational administration. Responsibilities will be divided according to skills, experience and business needs, ensuring effective oversight of all aspects of school operations.Reporting directly to the Headteacher and working closely with Trustees, the School Business Manager plays a key role in ensuring the school remains financially sustainable, operationally efficient, compliant with regulatory requirements, and able to provide an outstanding environment for pupils and staff.**Key Responsibilities**The successful candidate will share responsibility for:* Financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and management reporting.* Payroll, pensions, fee billing and financial compliance.* Recruitment, HR administration and employment-related matters.* Staff contracts, personnel records and safer recruitment processes.* Governance support, including Trustee meeting administration and minute taking.* Oversight of the school's management information systems and administrative processes.* Health and safety compliance, risk management and policy development.* Site, premises and facilities management.* Contractor management, procurement and school lettings.* Insurance, regulatory compliance and statutory returns.* Supporting strategic planning and school development initiatives.This role offers the opportunity to shape a job-share partnership that makes best use of each individual's strengths and experience while ensuring excellent operational support for the school.**Why Join Ffynone House School?**Ffynone House School is a thriving independent school and charitable trust with a strong reputation for academic excellence, outstanding pastoral care and a warm, family-focused community. The school's ethos promotes a desire for achievement and success, both in and out of the classroom. With the recent acquisition of primary years, the school is going from strength to strength.This is a rare opportunity to join a prestigious independent school in a flexible leadership role, sharing responsibility for the strategic and operational management of the school while helping to shape its future success.**Please see the full job description for further information about the role.**### AttachmentsFull Job Description\\_Bus Man### Safeguarding Statement:Ffynone House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school has a strong ethos of student welfare, and the successful applicant will undergo a full enhanced criminal record check (DBS).