School Business Manager. Job in St. Albans Education & Training Jobs

Dedicate Recruitment Ltd; St Albans; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an exceptional School Business Manager to support the Head Teacher and governors in leading all aspects of finance, HR, and operations. This role involves preparing and monitoring the school budget, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and managing HR processes. The ideal candidate will be degree educated or hold a professional qualification in finance, with proven experience in financial management within education or the public sector. If you are a charismatic leader with the ability to build strong relationships and deliver on strategic objectives, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a thriving educational environment.

Qualifications

• Degree educated or hold a professional qualification in finance or related field.
• Proven financial and business management within education or public sector.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and monitor the annual school budget.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and oversee HR administration.
• Manage IT contracts and lead on Health & Safety compliance.

Skills

Budget Planning

Financial Reporting

HR Processes

Operational Management

Education

Degree in Finance or Related Field

Professional Qualification (DSBM or CSBM)

Job description

Dedicate Recruitment is proud to be supporting this Good OFSTED rated primary Academy in the search for an outstanding School Business Manager.

You will support the Head Teacher and governors in leading on all aspects of finance, HR, administrative and operations.

Duties include:

• Prepare and monitor the annual school budget
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and comply with the Academy Trust Handbook
• Lead on HR administration, and ER compliance in partnership with the external HR provider
• Managing the IT contract with the external IT provider
• Oversee the school office and lead on Health & Safety compliance

The successful School Business Manager will be degree educated or hold a professional qualification in finance or a related field (DSBM or CSBM). You will have proven financial and business management within education, or the public sector, coupled with a strong knowledge of budget planning, financial reporting, HR processes and school operations.

We are seeking a charismatic business leader, with the gravitas to form good working relationships naturally and can deliver on both an operational and strategic level.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 1st June 2025

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