School Business Manager – Staffordshire – January 2026

Marchant Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-performing school in Staffordshire is seeking an experienced School Business Manager to oversee finance, HR, and compliance. This full-time role starting January 2026 demands strong leadership and organisational skills. You’ll be responsible for managing budgeting, safeguarding, and operational processes. The school prioritizes staff wellbeing and offers a supportive leadership team. Competitive salary and excellent development opportunities are on offer for the right candidate.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent CPD

Supportive SLT

Strong professional working environment

Qualifications

• Experience as a School Business Manager or similar role.
• Strong financial and leadership skills.
• Understanding of HR safeguarding and statutory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage finance, budgeting, HR processes, and compliance.
• Oversee premises and school operations.
• Lead teams and work with senior leaders.

Skills

Change Management

Cyber Security

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced and driven School Business Manager looking for an exciting leadership opportunity A high-performing school in Staffordshire is seeking a School Business Manager to oversee its operations finance HR and compliance.

About the Role

This full-time permanent position begins January 2026. You will manage finance budgeting HR processes safeguarding compliance premises and school operations. Strong leadership and organisational skills are essential.

About the School

The school is known for its strong behaviour exceptional outcomes and highly supportive leadership team. Staff wellbeing is a priority and leadership ensures a professional positive and collaborative working environment.

We are looking for someone who

• Has experience as a School Business Manager or similar role
• Has strong financial and leadership skills
• Understands HR safeguarding and statutory compliance
• Can lead teams confidently
• Can work in partnership with senior leaders

On offer

• Competitive salary
• Excellent CPD
• Supportive SLT
• Strong professional working environment

How to Apply

Please send your application through as soon as possible.

Key Skills

• Change Management
• Cyber Security
• Access
• Aircraft Operations
• Freelancing
• Arbitration

Employment Type

Full Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1