School Operations Manager (Temporary) – Finance & Facilities

Tradewind Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking an experienced School Business Manager for a specialist school in North London. The role is temporary, full-time, and starts ASAP, offering a chance to lead the school's business and operational functions in close collaboration with the Headteacher and senior leadership.

The ideal candidate will bring prior school business management experience, strong financial and organisational skills, and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset to ensure smooth operations and

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a School Business Manager or in a similar senior school operations role
• Experience managing budgets, suppliers and operational processes
• Strong financial and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to hit the ground running in a temporary position
• A proactive, professional and solutions-focused approach

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the day-to-day business and administrative operations of the school
• Supporting financial management and budget monitoring
• Managing procurement, contracts and suppliers
• Supporting HR and staffing processes
• Overseeing premises, facilities and health & safety matters
• Ensuring effective administrative systems are maintained
• Working closely with senior leaders and external stakeholders
• Supporting the school to operate efficiently and effectively

Skills

Strong financial skills

Excellent communication

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking an experienced School Business Manager for a specialist school in North London. The role is temporary, full-time, and starts ASAP, offering a chance to lead the school's business and operational functions in close collaboration with the Headteacher and senior leadership.

The ideal candidate will bring prior school business management experience, strong financial and organisational skills, and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset to ensure smooth operations and