School Business Manager - Cranmore Infant School

Wollborg Michelson Personnel Service Inc

Metropolitan Borough of Solihull

On-site

GBP 39,000 - 46,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking an experienced School Business Manager for Cranmore Infant School to join the Senior Leadership Team from January 2027. This permanent, term-time role (39 weeks, 37 hours per week) offers a Grade E salary (£39,481 – £45,529 pro-rated).

You will provide strategic leadership across finance, HR, premises, compliance, administration, ICT and operations, line manage admin and site staff, and work with governors and external partners.

Qualifications

Significant experience in a school business management or similar leadership role.
Strong financial management and budget control experience.
Experience of human resources management and ICT systems.

Responsibilities

Lead and advise the Headteacher on finance, HR, ICT, premises, administration and marketing.
Provide strategic financial leadership including budget planning and forecasting.
Oversee compliance, health and safety, risk management and statutory responsibilities.
Line manage administration and site staff and build relationships with governors and partners.

Skills

School business leadership

Financial management

HR management

ICT systems

Stakeholder engagement

Education

CSBM/DSBM or accountancy qualification

Job description

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council,

Cranmore Infant School School Business Manager Required from January 2027

Permanent, Term Time 39 weeks 37 hours per week

Grade E (£39,481 – £45,529 pro-rated).

Closing Date: 13th November 2026 at noon and Interviews w/b 16th November 2026

Join Our Senior Leadership Team Cranmore Infant School is a warm, inclusive and ambitious school where children are at the heart of everything we do. We are seeking an experienced, strategic and highly motivated School Business Manager to play a pivotal role in the continued success of our school.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Headteacher and working closely with Governors, the School Business Manager will provide strategic leadership across finance, HR, premises, compliance, administration, ICT and operational management. This is a key leadership position that ensures our resources are managed effectively so that staff can focus on achieving the very best outcomes for our children.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and advise the Headteacher on finance, human resources, ICT, premises management, administration and marketing.
Champion and promote the school vision, values and ethos.
Provide strategic financial leadership, including budget planning, forecasting, monitoring and income generation.
Ensure highly effective business operations that enable staff to focus on teaching and learning.
Oversee compliance, health and safety, risk management and statutory responsibilities.
Line manage administration and site staff.
Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders, governors and external partners.

About You

Significant experience in a school business management or similar leadership role.
Strong financial management and budget control experience.
Experience of human resources management.
Excellent ICT skills and experience of management information and finance systems.
Highly organised, proactive and resilient.
Excellent communication skills. A CSBM, DSBM, accountancy or equivalent professional qualification would be advantageous.

What We Offer

The opportunity to make a real difference as part of a supportive leadership team, professional development opportunities and the chance to contribute strategically to the future success of the school.

Application Process Visits and informal conversations with the Headteacher are encouraged. Completed applications available via WM Jobs should be submitted by the stated closing date. CVs will not be accepted.

Safeguarding Cranmore Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

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