School Business Manager – Secondary School – Surrey

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

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Surrey is seeking a capable and enthusiastic School Business Manager to oversee key operational functions starting January 2026. This role involves financial planning, HR oversight, and premises management, ensuring effective operation in a modern secondary school with excellent facilities. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills, experience in school operations, and be well-organized in handling multiple tasks within a busy environment.

Benefits

Strong CPD pathways for professional development

Supportive leadership

Qualifications

• Proven experience in school operations or business management.
• Strong understanding of school budgeting and HR processes.
• Knowledge of compliance, procurement and health & safety.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee key operational functions from January 2026.
• Support budget setting and financial planning.
• Lead HR records and payroll liaison.
• Manage estates and health & safety oversight.

Skills

Facilities Management

Data Analysis

Compliance

Financial Systems

Job description

A thriving secondary school in Surrey is looking for a capable and enthusiastic School Business Manager to oversee key operational functions from January 2026. Working closely with the Headteacher and SLT, the School Business Manager will ensure effective financial planning, HR oversight, premises management and administrative coordination. A structured handover will be provided before January 2026.

Permanent full-time School Business Manager required.

Secondary school in Surrey with excellent facilities.

Joining a collaborative operations finance and admin team

The School Business Manager will support budget setting, lead HR records and payroll liaison, oversee estates and health & safety, and review procurement practices. The ideal candidate will be analytical, well‑organised and confident managing multiple workstreams in a busy school environment.

School information

Modern well‑resourced school with 1100 students.

Supportive leadership and clear operational priorities.

Strong CPD pathways for professional development.

Experience & qualifications

Proven experience in school operations or business management.

Strong understanding of school budgeting and HR processes.

Knowledge of compliance, procurement and health & safety.

Proficiency with spreadsheets and financial systems.

Available from January 2026 and able to commute to Surrey.

Application

Please forward a CV at your earliest convenience to be considered for this role.

Key Skills

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

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1