SEN School Operations & Finance Manager

Marchant Recruitment; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Maidenhead Private SEN School in Maidenhead seeks an experienced School Business Manager to lead day-to-day operations, budgeting and compliance. You will balance strategic planning with hands-on management, working closely with the Headteacher and senior leaders to support pupil wellbeing and safe, well-resourced classrooms.

The role covers financial management, procurement, facilities, HR administration and regulatory compliance within a specialist SEN environment, with collaboration across

Qualifications

• Experience as School Business Manager or similar role.
• Experience managing budgets and financial processes.
• Strong financial awareness and attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• IT skills including Microsoft Office and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Managing the school's day-to-day business, financial and administrative operations.
• Supporting the Headteacher and leadership team with strategic planning and school improvement.
• Preparing and monitoring budgets, financial forecasts and management information.
• Overseeing income, expenditure, purchasing, invoicing, payroll and financial reporting.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring appropriate financial controls are in place.
• Monitoring expenditure against budgets and providing advice to budget holders.
• Liaising with accountants, auditors, suppliers and external professional advisers.
• Managing procurement processes and negotiating with suppliers where appropriate.
• Overseeing contracts, service agreements and supplier relationships.
• Supporting the effective management of the school's premises, facilities and resources.
• Coordinating maintenance, repairs, cleaning, security and other site-related services.
• Supporting health and safety compliance and ensuring relevant checks and records are maintained.
• Managing administrative systems and ensuring school records are accurate and up to date.
• Supporting recruitment, HR administration and staff-related processes where required.
• Ensuring appropriate policies, procedures and operational documentation are maintained.
• Supporting regulatory, compliance and inspection requirements.
• Working collaboratively with the Headteacher, governors, staff and external stakeholders.

Skills

Budget management

Financial reporting

Procurement

HR administration

Stakeholder liaison

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Maidenhead Private SEN School in Maidenhead seeks an experienced School Business Manager to lead day-to-day operations, budgeting and compliance. You will balance strategic planning with hands-on management, working closely with the Headteacher and senior leaders to support pupil wellbeing and safe, well-resourced classrooms.

The role covers financial management, procurement, facilities, HR administration and regulatory compliance within a specialist SEN environment, with collaboration across