School Business Manager – Secondary School – Sheffield

Marchant Recruitment; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking secondary school in Sheffield is looking for a reliable School Business Manager starting January 2026. In this permanent full-time role, you will manage the school's finance, HR, premises, and administrative functions, supporting strategic development. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of financial planning, HR processes, and contract management while demonstrating excellent organisational skills. Join a talented finance and support team in a collaborative environment with clear development paths.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a School Business Manager or operational lead.
• Excellent financial planning and HR process knowledge.
• Strong understanding of estates health and safety and contract management.
• IT literate with strong Excel and finance system skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee budget planning and procurement processes.
• Manage HR and payroll processes alongside contractor management.
• Ensure compliance and facilities operations are met.

Skills

Abinitio

Facilities Management

Hotel Front Office

Data Analysis

Brokerage

Tools

Excel

Finance systems

Job description

A forward-thinking secondary school in Sheffield is seeking a driven and reliable School Business Manager from January 2026. The appointed School Business Manager will manage the schools finance, HR, premises and administrative functions working closely with SLT to support strategic development. A full handover will be in place before January to ensure a smooth start.

Permanent full-time School Business Manager role

Secondary school in Sheffield with strong operational systems

School Business Manager joining a talented finance and support team

The School Business Manager will oversee budget planning, procurement, HR and payroll processes, contractor management, facilities operations and compliance. The role requires excellent organisational skills, strong numerical ability and the confidence to lead across multiple operational areas.

School information

Well‑regarded secondary school with a supportive culture

Strong SLT and collaborative professional environment

Clear CPD routes for operational and leadership development

Experience & qualifications

Experience working as a School Business Manager or operational lead

Excellent financial planning and HR process knowledge

Strong understanding of estates H&S and contract management

IT literate with strong Excel and finance system skills

Able to start January 2026 and travel to Sheffield

Key Skills

• Abinitio
• Facilities Management
• Hotel Front Office
• Data Analysis
• Brokerage

Application

Please forward a CV as soon as possible for immediate consideration.