School Operations & Finance Leader

Severne Junior Infant and Nursery School; Fox Hollies; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Severne Junior Infant and Nursery School in Birmingham is seeking an experienced School Business Manager to lead financial, operational and support services across the site. The role reports to the Headteacher and Governing Body, providing strategic direction for finance, HR, premises, ICT, and compliance to support pupils’ outcomes.

The candidate will have extensive budgeting, forecasting and leadership experience, with strong people management and a commitment to safeguarding and inclusion

Qualifications

• Significant experience in financial management, budget planning and forecasting.
• Demonstrates strong leadership and people management skills.
• Has experience of operational, premises and health and safety management.
• Understands HR processes, compliance and organisational development.
• Can think strategically while delivering practical solutions.
• Committed to the ethos of Severne Junior, Infant (NC) School.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the school's financial, operational and support services.
• Work closely with the Headteacher and Governing Body, providing leadership across finance, HR, health and safety, premises, ICT, administration and compliance.

Skills

Budgeting

Finance management

People leadership

HR processes

Health and safety

Premises management

Tools

Finance software

Job description

Severne Junior Infant and Nursery School in Birmingham is seeking an experienced School Business Manager to lead financial, operational and support services across the site. The role reports to the Headteacher and Governing Body, providing strategic direction for finance, HR, premises, ICT, and compliance to support pupils’ outcomes.

The candidate will have extensive budgeting, forecasting and leadership experience, with strong people management and a commitment to safeguarding and inclusion