School Business Manager - Inviting School In Desborough, Northamptonshire

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

Job summary

Inviting School in Desborough, Northamptonshire, England, is seeking a proactive School Business Manager to oversee core administrative, financial, and operational functions within the school.

You will manage resources, drive procurement and vendor relationships, monitor budgets, maintain records, and collaborate with senior leadership to improve workflows and ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in school business management, finance, operations, or senior administration.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing daily administrative, operational, and support functions across the school.
• Managing budget monitoring, financial reporting, and efficient resource allocation.
• Coordinating procurement processes, supplier contracts, and vendor relationships.
• Supporting site premises management, health and safety regulations, and statutory compliance.
• Maintaining robust administrative procedures, data management systems, and accurate record-keeping.
• Partnering with senior leadership to enhance operational workflows and organizational efficiency.
• Driving consistent implementation and enforcement of school-wide policies and guidelines.

Skills

Budget tracking

Financial control

Resource management

Organisational skills

Communication

Job description

Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00-16:00 (35 hours per week, 1-hour unpaid lunch)

Start Date: ASAP

About the Role A thriving secondary school in Desborough is seeking an organised, proactive, and dynamic School Business Manager to oversee core business operations. As a key operational anchor, you will manage school administration, resources, and financial operations to maintain an optimal learning environment for students.

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing daily administrative, operational, and support functions across the school.
• Managing budget monitoring, financial reporting, and efficient resource allocation.
• Coordinating procurement processes, supplier contracts, and vendor relationships.
• Supporting site premises management, health and safety regulations, and statutory compliance.
• Maintaining robust administrative procedures, data management systems, and accurate record-keeping.
• Partnering with senior leadership to enhance operational workflows and organizational efficiency.
• Driving consistent implementation and enforcement of school-wide policies and guidelines.

Requirements

• Proven experience in school business management, finance, operations, or senior administration.
• Strong capability in budget tracking, financial control, and resource management.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the capacity to prioritize competing deadlines in a busy environment.
• Professional communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with staff, leadership, and partners.
• Self-motivated mindset with a commitment to continuous operational improvement.

School Business Manager - Inviting School in Desborough, Northamptonshire Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom