School Business Manger | Dartford

Marchant Recruitment; Dartford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in Dartford is looking for a proactive School Business Manager to start in January 2026. Your role will involve budget monitoring, staff management, and ensuring operational excellence. You must have a solid background in school administration, excel in IT, and be prepared for handover activities prior to starting. This is an excellent opportunity for someone ready to make an immediate impact in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Proven budget management experience as a School Business Manager or senior administrator.
• Excellent IT competence and ability to lead small teams.
• Commercial awareness and meticulous data management.

Responsibilities

• Lead budget monitoring and prepare financial reports.
• Oversee payroll and HR administration.
• Manage contractors and ensure health and safety compliance.
• Coordinate school systems and office workflows.
• Support governance with financial summaries.

Skills

Change Management

Cyber Security

IT Competence

Job description

Why join us

A forward-thinking Dartford primary is recruiting a proactive School Business Manger to strengthen operational delivery from January 2026. The SBM will be instrumental in streamlining systems, supervising day‑to‑day administration and ensuring excellent value for money. The successful School Business Manger will be involved in transition meetings prior to January 2026, take part in an induction in January 2026 and commence in post from January 2026.

Role responsibilities - the SBM will :

• Lead budget monitoring, prepare monthly financial reports and manage purchase orders as the School Business Manger.
• Oversee payroll liaison, staffing records and HR administration as the SBM.
• Manage premises contractors and health & safety compliance as the School Business Manger.
• Coordinate school systems (MIS purchasing lettings) and ensure efficient office workflows as the SBM.
• Support governance by presenting clear financial summaries to governors as the School Business Manger.

Person profile - who were looking for

Youll be an experienced School Business Manger or senior school administrator with proven budget experience and excellent IT competence. The SBM will be commercially aware, meticulous with data and confident leading small teams. You must be available for handover activity before January 2026, induction in January 2026 and to start delivering from January 2026.

Next steps

This Dartford SBM role starting January 2026 is a chance to join a school that values operational excellence. If you are an experienced School Business Manger ready to make an immediate impact apply now.

To be considered for this School Business Manger position please forward an up-to-date version of your CV

Key Skills

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

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1