School Operations & Finance Lead

Marchant Recruitment; Broxtowe; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking an organised, proactive School Business Manager to join a thriving secondary school in Broxtowe. You will oversee operations, budgets and administrative functions to ensure the school runs smoothly and supports student learning.

You will manage budgets, procurement, contracts and compliance, and work closely with senior leadership to drive continuous improvement. This full-time, permanent role has standard hours Mon-Fri and offers a meaningful impact on the school

Qualifications

• Proven background in school business management, operations, finance, or senior administration.
• Confidence in managing budgets, financial tracking, and resource prioritization.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with staff, leadership, and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day business, administrative, and support operations of the school.
• Assist with budget monitoring, financial reporting, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate vendor relationships, supplier contracts, and purchasing processes.
• Support premises management, health and safety protocols, and statutory compliance.
• Maintain robust administrative processes and accurate data records.
• Collaborate closely with senior leadership to streamline processes and boost operational efficiency.
• Ensure school-wide policies and procedures are consistently followed.

Skills

School operations

Budget management

Financial reporting

Stakeholder relations

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is seeking an organised, proactive School Business Manager to join a thriving secondary school in Broxtowe. You will oversee operations, budgets and administrative functions to ensure the school runs smoothly and supports student learning.

You will manage budgets, procurement, contracts and compliance, and work closely with senior leadership to drive continuous improvement. This full-time, permanent role has standard hours Mon-Fri and offers a meaningful impact on the school