School Business Manager

Marchant Recruitment; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed secondary school in Wolverhampton is seeking an experienced School Business Manager to lead Finance, HR, Operations, and Administration from January 2026. This senior role requires strong leadership, strategic oversight, and the ability to manage the school’s financial planning, HR processes, and ensure compliance. The ideal candidate will have exceptional communication skills and a track record of strong operational management. This position offers a competitive leadership salary and a positive work environment supported by strong SLT.

Benefits

Competitive leadership salary

Strong SLT support

CPD and leadership development opportunities

Positive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Experience as a School Business Manager or equivalent leadership role.
• Strong finance, HR, and operational management experience.
• Ability to lead teams confidently and build efficient systems.
• Excellent communication and strategic thinking skills.
• Organised, reliable, and solutions-focused.

Responsibilities

• Manage the school’s financial planning and HR processes.
• Oversee site operations, health & safety compliance, and procurement.
• Lead the administrative team and ensure smooth school operations.

Skills

Leadership

Financial management

Human resources management

Operational management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Job description

A highly respected secondary school in Wolverhampton is seeking an experienced School Business Manager to lead their Finance, HR, Operations and Administration functions from January 2026. This is a senior role requiring strong leadership and strategic oversight.

About the Role

This full-time position includes managing the school’s financial planning, HR processes, site operations, health & safety compliance, procurement, contracts and leading the administrative team. You will work closely with the Headteacher and SLT to ensure smooth and efficient school operations that support high academic standards.

About the School

The school is known for exceptional behaviour, strong academic performance and a professional and supportive staff culture. Their operations team is established and highly experienced, providing excellent support to new leadership.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience as a School Business Manager or equivalent leadership role
• Has strong finance, HR and operational management experience
• Can lead teams confidently and build efficient systems
• Demonstrates excellent communication and strategic thinking
• Is organised, reliable and solutions-focused

On offer

• Competitive leadership salary
• Strong SLT support
• CPD and leadership development opportunities
• A positive and professionally driven workplace

How to Apply

Please send your application through as soon as possible.