Senior School Business & Operations Leader – London

Venn Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established independent school in London seeks a School Business Manager to support the Headteacher in administration and operational management. Responsibilities include overseeing finance, HR, compliance, health & safety, and governance, ensuring the school meets statutory requirements. The ideal candidate has a degree, experience in financial and operational management within education, and strong organisational skills. This full-time on-site role offers a 1-month contract with a salary of £250 per week.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial and operational management within an educational or similar setting.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, HR processes, payroll, and compliance requirements.
• High level of IT literacy (MS Office, finance systems, MIS).

Responsibilities

• Support the Headteacher in the day-to-day running of the school.
• Oversee financial management, including annual budgeting and reporting.
• Manage HR processes including recruitment, payroll, and staff records.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, data protection, and regulatory requirements.
• Act as Clerk to the Governors, preparing agendas and minutes for meetings.

Skills

Financial management

HR processes

Compliance management

Operational management

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

IT literacy

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Degree or equivalent professional qualification

Tools

MS Office

Finance systems

Management Information Systems (MIS)

Job description

A well-established independent school in London seeks a School Business Manager to support the Headteacher in administration and operational management. Responsibilities include overseeing finance, HR, compliance, health & safety, and governance, ensuring the school meets statutory requirements. The ideal candidate has a degree, experience in financial and operational management within education, and strong organisational skills. This full-time on-site role offers a 1-month contract with a salary of £250 per week.