School Business Manager – Independent School – Dartford

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

Job summary

A prominent education provider is seeking a proactive School Business Manager to lead finance, HR, and operations starting January 2026 in Dartford. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant or experienced business manager with strong leadership experience in budgeting, reporting, and compliance. This role involves strategic decision-making to support the school's mission and ensure governance excellence. Candidates are encouraged to apply with their CV to join a thriving educational environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant or experienced business manager with relevant leadership experience.
• Expertise in budgeting, reporting, HR, and compliance.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership in finance management.
• Oversee budgeting, reporting, HR, and compliance.
• Support decision-making to ensure strong governance aligned with the school's mission.

Skills

Change Management

Cyber Security

Access

Aircraft Operations

Freelancing

Arbitration

Education

Qualified accountant

Business manager

Job description

Overview

Our client a leading independent school in Dartford is recruiting a proactive School Business Manager to start in January 2026. The successful School Business Manager will oversee finance HR and operational management supporting the independent schools mission and ensuring strong governance.

Responsibilities

The School Business Manager will provide strategic and operational leadership, including financial management, budgeting and reporting, human resources and compliance, and decision‑making to support the school's mission.

Experience & qualifications

• Qualified accountant or experienced business manager with relevant leadership experience.
• Expertise in budgeting, reporting, HR and compliance as a School Business Manager.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Key Skills

• Change Management
• Cyber Security
• Access
• Aircraft Operations
• Freelancing
• Arbitration

Application

To be considered for this School Business Manager position (start January 2026) please forward your CV. The independent school in Dartford is eager to welcome an accomplished School Business Manager.

Employment Type : Full Time

Vacancy : 1