School Business Manager

King David HIgh School; United Kingdom; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A high performing educational institution in Manchester is seeking a Business Manager to oversee financial and operational functions. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in finance and business management, preferably within a school setting. This full-time role involves budget planning, cost control, and building supplier relationships. This opportunity also offers the chance to be part of the school's senior leadership team.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in finance and business management.
• Experience in a school environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the business and finance functions of the school.
• Provide key financial information to the Finance Committee.
• Oversee staff payroll and school service contracts.

Skills

Financial management

Operations management

Budget planning

Relationship building

Job description

Required for January 2026 or earlier
School Business Manager
Full time

Start Date: January 2026 or earlier
Contract: Permanent
Hours of Work: 37 hours – All Year Round
Salary: Grade 11-12. Salary Point Range 44-50

Applications will be processed on receipt
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an exceptional, hard-working and experienced Business Manager to lead the business and finance functions of the school. The successful candidate will shape this new role and make it their own, promoting the highest standards of financial, business and operations management.

The King David High School is a high performing academy based in Manchester (M8). If you have experience as a School Business Manager and are seeking a new challenge or an experienced Business Manager who has held a similar post within an education setting we would be delighted to hear from you.

This role is focused on finance management, human resources, site and facilities management and other administrative areas. The role will include provision of key financial information to the Finance Committee, budget planning, controlling costs and reducing when necessary, building relationships with suppliers and contractors to source the best value for money and oversight of areas such as staff payroll and school service contracts. The successful candidate will form part of the school’s senior leadership team.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record in Finance and Business management and experience within a school environment.