School Business Manager – Outstanding Secondary School - Croydon

Marchant Recruitment; Croydon; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment supports a flagship secondary school in Croydon to recruit a strategic and meticulous School Business Manager on a full-time, permanent basis starting ASAP. This pivotal role ensures the operational and financial health of the academy.

You will oversee the budget, procurement and reporting; lead admin and premises teams; advise the Headteacher and Governors on long-term site development; and ensure health and safety and data protection compliance.

Qualifications

• Must have Right to Work in the UK and previous school business or finance experience.
• Experience delivering financial reports and budgets in an educational setting.
• Ability to lead admin and premises teams and manage site contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage the school budget, procurement, and financial reporting.
• Lead administrative and premises teams; maintain personnel records and contracts.
• Advise the Headteacher and Governors on long-term site development.
• Ensure health and safety and data protection compliance.

Skills

Financial oversight

Budgeting & procurement

HR & Operations leadership

Strategic planning

Regulatory compliance

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 Croydon. 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 Croydon 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: 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 – Outstanding Secondary School - Croydon Croydon, England, United Kingdom