School Business Manager

Woolmer Hill School; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Severne School in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Business Manager to lead and manage the school's financial, operational and support services. You will work closely with the Headteacher and Governing Body, providing leadership across finance, HR, health and safety, premises, ICT, administration and compliance.

The role requires significant experience in budgeting, forecasting and strategic thinking to deliver the best outcomes for pupils and the school community.

Qualifications

• Has significant experience in financial management, budget planning and forecasting.
• Demonstrates strong leadership and people management skills.
• Has experience of operational, premises and health and safety management.
• Understands HR processes, compliance and organisational development.
• Can think strategically while delivering practical solutions.
• Is committed to the vision, values and ethos of Severne Junior, Infant (NC) School.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage finance, HR, health and safety, premises, ICT, administration and compliance.
• Partner with the Headteacher and Governing Body to deliver best outcomes for pupils.
• Provide strategic leadership to ensure resources are used effectively.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Leadership

HR processes

Health & safety

Compliance

Strategic thinking

ICT management

Premises management

Administration

MS Office

Finance software

Tools

MS Office

Finance software

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Business Manager to lead and manage the school's financial, operational and support services, ensuring that resources are used effectively to deliver the very best outcomes for our pupils. The successful candidate will work closely with the Headteacher and Governing Body, providing leadership across finance, HR, health and safety, premises, ICT, administration and compliance.

• Has significant experience in financial management, budget planning and forecasting.
• Demonstrates strong leadership and people management skills.
• Has experience of operational, premises and health and safety management.
• Understands HR processes, compliance and organisational development.
• Can think strategically while delivering practical solutions.
• Is committed to the vision, values and ethos of Severne Junior, Infant (NC) School.

In return, we offer:

• The opportunity to be part of a dedicated and supportive leadership team.
• A rewarding role in a school committed to continuous improvement and inclusion.
• Excellent opportunities for professional development.

Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. The post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore, the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.

Severne School is a vibrant, inclusive community in Birmingham where every child is known, valued, and nurtured. Guided by our ethos - Respect, Succeed, Celebrate - we believe that every child deserves to feel safe, supported, and proud of who they are.