School Operations & Finance Manager (Hybrid)

Reading Borough Council; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational authority seeks a School Business Manager to join the Senior Leadership Team. This position offers flexible working options, including full-time, part-time, or term-time contracts. Responsibilities include overseeing finance, HR, health and safety, and daily operational leadership alongside school governors. The ideal candidate should have relevant experience or be willing to learn, with training provided. Applications must be submitted via the designated forms before the closing date on January 4, 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience as a School Business Manager or in related roles is preferred.
• Training and support will be provided by the leadership team.
• Willingness to adapt to flexible working conditions.

Responsibilities

• Manage finance, human resources, and compliance at the school.
• Oversee health and safety aspects of the school's operations.
• Lead day-to-day operations in collaboration with governors and staff.

Skills

Finance management

Human resources

Operational leadership

Health and safety compliance

Job description

A local educational authority seeks a School Business Manager to join the Senior Leadership Team. This position offers flexible working options, including full-time, part-time, or term-time contracts. Responsibilities include overseeing finance, HR, health and safety, and daily operational leadership alongside school governors. The ideal candidate should have relevant experience or be willing to learn, with training provided. Applications must be submitted via the designated forms before the closing date on January 4, 2026.