School Business Manager – Elite Secondary School - Ealing

Marchant Recruitment; Ealing; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is assisting an elite secondary school in Ealing, London, England, United Kingdom to appoint a School Business Manager. The role is full-time and permanent, with an ASAP start based on prior experience and local government salary scales.

The successful candidate will oversee budgeting, procurement, HR and site operations, and will provide strategic financial support to the Headteacher and Governors while ensuring compliance with health and safety and data protection laws.

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK is required.
• Experience in school business or finance is required.
• Strong financial and procurement controls experience is expected.

Responsibilities

• Financial Oversight: manage the school budget, procurement processes and financial reporting with precision.
• HR & Operations: lead the administrative and premises teams and maintain personnel records and site contracts to high standards.
• Strategic Planning: advise the Headteacher and Governors on long-term site development and strategic priorities.
• Compliance: ensure health and safety and data protection compliance within a well-ordered workplace.

Skills

Budget management

Procurement

Financial reporting

HR administration

Site operations

Job description

We are working with a school who are recruiting for a strategic and meticulous School Business Manager for a flagship secondary school in Ealing. This is a full-time, permanent position starting ASAP, essential for the operational and financial health of the academy.

The Role

• Financial Oversight: Manage the school’s budget, procurement processes, and financial reporting with total precision.
• HR & Operations: Lead the administrative and premises teams, ensuring all personnel records and site contracts are maintained to the highest standard.
• Strategic Planning: Act as a key advisor to the Headteacher and Governors, providing technical support for long-term site development.
• Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to health and safety regulations and data protection laws within a well-ordered workplace.

About the School

A pioneering academy in Ealing known for its academic excellence and culture of humanity. It provides a safe and inspiring environment where professional excellence is the standard and administrative leaders are treated as valued peers.

Start Date, Contract, Salary, Requirement

Start Date: ASAP | Contract: Permanent

Salary: Paid based on experience (Local Government Scale)

Requirement: Must have Right to Work in the UK and previous school business or finance experience.

School Business Manager – Elite Secondary School - Ealing London, England, United Kingdom