School Business Manager – Dudley | Permanent

Marchant Recruitment; Dudley Wood; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Professional development

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking an experienced School Business Manager for a Dudley-based school. You will oversee finances, HR, facilities and procurement, working closely with the Headteacher to ensure smooth day-to-day operations and compliance. The role offers a permanent contract, 37 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 08:00–16:00, and benefits including a Local Government Pension Scheme and strong development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a School Business Manager or in a similar senior operational role.
• Strong financial management and budget-monitoring skills.
• A good understanding of school administration, HR and compliance.
• Excellent organisation, communication and problem-solving skills.
• The confidence to manage competing priorities and advise senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead budget planning, financial monitoring and expenditure reporting.
• Oversee HR administration, recruitment processes and staff records.
• Manage premises, facilities, contracts, procurement and health and safety.
• Ensure policies, procedures and statutory requirements are followed.
• Support the Headteacher with strategic planning and operational decisions.
• Manage and improve administrative systems and processes.

Skills

Financial management

Budget monitoring

HR administration

Procurement

Communication

Job description

• Location: Dudley, West Midlands

• Start: ASAP

• Contract: Permanent

• Hours: Monday–Friday, 08:00–16:00 (37 hours per week)

• Salary: £45,000–£50,000 per annum (indicative)

• Benefits: Local Government Pension Scheme, generous annual leave, professional development and access to employee wellbeing support

We’re looking for an experienced School Business Manager to take responsibility for the business and operational side of a school in Dudley.

This is a varied role for someone who enjoys being at the heart of a school’s day-to-day running. You’ll work closely with the Headteacher and senior leadership team, helping ensure finances, staffing and facilities are managed effectively so that the school can focus on providing the best possible education for its pupils.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead budget planning, financial monitoring and expenditure reporting.

• Oversee HR administration, recruitment processes and staff records.

• Manage premises, facilities, contracts, procurement and health and safety.

• Ensure policies, procedures and statutory requirements are followed.

• Support the Headteacher with strategic planning and operational decisions.

• Manage and improve administrative systems and processes.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience as a School Business Manager or in a similar senior operational role.

• Strong financial management and budget-monitoring skills.

• A good understanding of school administration, HR and compliance.

• Excellent organisation, communication and problem‑solving skills.

• The confidence to manage competing priorities and advise senior leaders.

Why Apply?

You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of a broad operational remit, work closely with school leadership and make a tangible difference to how the school runs.

If you’re an experienced school business professional looking for your next permanent opportunity in Dudley, we’d love to hear from you.

If you are shortlisted, you will be contacted within 48 hours. All interviews are subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.