School Business Manager – Secondary School – Slough

Marchant Recruitment; Slough; Sur place; GBP 42 000 - 58 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Wayman Education seeks a dedicated School Business Manager for a secondary school in Slough. The role covers financial, administrative and operational leadership, ensuring efficient use of resources and strong governance within the school.

The successful candidate will work with the Headteacher and senior leaders to oversee budgets, procurement, facilities, and compliance, driving improvements across support services and school performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in school business management or a similar senior role.
• Strong financial acumen and budgeting skills.
• Experience in education environment is advantageous.

Responsabilités

• Prepare and monitor school budgets, review expenditures and maintain financial records.
• Assist senior leaders with financial planning and ensure value for money.
• Oversee procurement, liaise with suppliers and manage contracts.
• Manage premises and facilities, health and safety compliance.
• Improve systems and processes; support operational planning.
• Provide guidance to administrative staff and support SLT.

Connaissances

Financial management

Operations management

Administration

Stakeholder management

Compliance and risk management

Procurement

Description du poste

School Business Manager – Secondary School – Slough

Location: Slough, Berkshire

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 Slough to recruit an experienced and capable School Business Manager. The school is looking for an organised professional who can oversee key financial, administrative and operational functions and contribute to the effective running of the school.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Headteacher and senior leadership team, taking responsibility for important non-teaching operations and ensuring that school resources are managed effectively.

The Role

The School Business Manager will oversee a broad range of financial, administrative and operational responsibilities across the school.

The role will involve supporting the preparation and monitoring of budgets, reviewing expenditure, maintaining accurate financial records and assisting senior leaders with financial planning. The successful candidate will ensure that appropriate financial procedures are followed and that spending represents good value for the school.

The School Business Manager will also oversee procurement processes, liaise with suppliers and contractors and support the management of contracts and services. They will monitor purchasing activity and ensure that relevant documentation is maintained accurately.

The role will include supporting premises and facilities management, ensuring maintenance issues are identified and addressed and that the school environment remains safe and suitable for pupils and staff. The successful candidate may also assist with health and safety procedures, compliance requirements and operational planning.

The School Business Manager will provide guidance to administrative colleagues and help improve systems and processes across the school. They will work closely with senior leaders to identify opportunities to improve efficiency and ensure the school's resources are being used effectively.

Requirements

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

Strong financial awareness, excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities are essential. The successful candidate should be confident working with senior leaders, suppliers, contractors and members of staff.

A proactive approach, strong attention to detail and sound judgement are important. The successful applicant must also be comfortable handling confidential information and working within established financial and operational procedures.

What the School Offers

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to join a secondary school in Slough and take responsibility for a varied range of business and operational functions. The role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and contribute directly to the school's continued development.