School Business Manager – Secondary School – High Wycombe

Marchant Recruitment; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayman Education is recruiting a School Business Manager for a secondary school in High Wycombe to oversee financial, administrative and operational functions, reporting to the Headteacher and working with the senior leadership team.

The role covers budgeting, monitoring income and expenditure, procurement, supplier management and facilities. You will implement controls, improve systems and ensure value for money while supporting staffing administration and compliance across the school.

Qualifications

• Experience in school business management, finance, operations or a similar senior position.
• Strong budgeting, procurement and operational management skills.
• Ability to work with senior leaders, staff, suppliers and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial, operational and administrative functions across the school.
• Support budget planning and monitor expenditure and income.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure internal controls are followed.
• Oversee purchasing and procurement, liaise with suppliers and contractors for value for money.
• Support facilities management and coordinate contractors as needed.
• Identify process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce unnecessary expenditure.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting

Procurement

Operations

Administration

Job description

School Business Manager – Secondary School – High Wycombe

Location: High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

Start Date: As soon as possible

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

School Information

Wayman Education is working with a Secondary School in High Wycombe to recruit an experienced School Business Manager. The school is looking for a confident and commercially aware professional who can oversee important financial, administrative and operational functions.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Headteacher, senior leadership team and administrative staff, ensuring the school's resources are managed effectively and that operational systems support the needs of pupils and staff.

The Role

The School Business Manager will have responsibility for a broad range of financial, operational and administrative functions across the school.

The role will involve supporting budget planning, monitoring expenditure and income, maintaining accurate financial records and preparing information for senior leaders. The successful candidate will ensure that financial procedures and internal controls are followed consistently.

The School Business Manager will oversee purchasing and procurement processes, liaising with suppliers and contractors to ensure the school receives appropriate services and value for money. They will maintain supplier records, monitor contracts and assist with reviewing expenditure.

The role will also involve supporting the management of the school premises and facilities. The successful candidate will monitor maintenance requirements, coordinate contractors where necessary and help ensure the school environment remains safe, secure and suitable for teaching and learning.

The School Business Manager will work alongside administrative colleagues and senior leaders to improve systems and processes across the school. They will identify opportunities to increase efficiency, reduce unnecessary expenditure and improve the way resources are managed.

The successful candidate may also support staffing administration, payroll processes, recruitment activity and compliance requirements. They will ensure relevant documentation is maintained accurately and assist senior leaders with operational planning.

The role requires strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple areas of responsibility while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in school business management, finance, operations, administration or a similar senior position. Experience working within a school or education setting would be highly advantageous.

Strong financial awareness and an understanding of budgeting, procurement and operational management are essential. The successful applicant should be confident working with senior leaders, staff, suppliers and external contractors.

Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and sound judgement are required. The ability to handle confidential information professionally and work within established policies and procedures is also important.

The school is looking for someone who is proactive and commercially aware, with the ability to identify practical solutions and contribute to the continued development of the school's operational systems.

What the School Offers

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced School Business Manager to join a secondary school in High Wycombe and take responsibility for a varied portfolio of financial, administrative and operational duties.

The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership and have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the efficient running and continued development of the school.