School Business Manager – Wolverhampton

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

Job summary

A reputable educational institution in Wolverhampton is seeking an experienced School Business Manager to oversee finance and HR operations and compliance, starting January 2026. This pivotal role involves managing the financial strategy, leading administrative teams, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The right candidate will have strategic leadership skills, with a proven track record in financial management. This position offers a competitive salary and excellent professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent CPD and training opportunities

Supportive leadership team

Qualifications

• Experience as a School Business Manager or similar leadership role.
• Strong financial and HR management skills.
• Ability to lead teams effectively and build efficient systems.
• Confident and professional communication.
• Strategic, organised, and committed to high standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage the school's financial strategy.
• Oversee HR processes and compliance.
• Lead administrative and site teams.
• Contribute to school improvement planning.

Skills

Change Management

Cyber Security

Leadership

Job description

Are you an experienced and strategic School Business Manager ready for an exciting leadership role A strong secondary school in Wolverhampton is seeking a School Business Manager to oversee finance HR operations and compliance from January 2026 .

About the Role :

This senior full-time permanent role includes managing the schools financial strategy overseeing HR processes leading administrative and site teams ensuring health & safety compliance and contributing to school improvement planning. You will work closely with the Headteacher and senior leadership.

About the School :

The school is known for excellent academic outcomes strong pastoral systems and a highly professional leadership team. Staff feel valued and supported and the Business Manager plays a crucial role in maintaining operational excellence.

We are looking for someone who :

Has experience as a School Business Manager or similar leadership role

Possesses strong financial and HR management skills

Can lead teams effectively and build efficient systems

Communicates confidently and professionally

Is strategic organised and committed to high standards

On offer :

Competitive leadership salary

Excellent CPD and training opportunities

Supportive SLT and strong operational teams

A positive and forward-thinking school 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