Strategic School Business Manager

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Job summary

Bishop Heber High School in Malpas is seeking a Strategic School Business Manager to join the Senior Leadership Team. The post covers administration, finance, HR, IT, GDPR, and health and safety, with a strong emphasis on strategic direction and operational delivery.

The successful candidate will have high-level HR and commercial acumen, plus proven project management and line management experience. Closing date signals commitment to safeguarding and DBS checks.

Qualifications

• Experience of planning 1–3-year budgets, drafting funding proposals, monitoring contract performance and overseeing recruitment.
• A high level of HR management experience.
• A high level of commercial acumen and business expertise.
• A proven track record in project management.
• An extremely analytical mindset and meticulous attention to detail.
• Proven ability to balance conflicting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead school strategic direction as part of the Senior Leadership Team.
• Oversee administration, finance, site and facilities management, HR, IT infrastructure, GDPR, catering and health and safety.
• Work closely with the Headteacher.

Skills

Budget planning

HR management

Project management

Analytical thinking

Prioritisation

Line management

Education

Business qualification

HR qualification

Job description

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Strategic School Business Manager
£56,807 - £64,850
Malpas

• SY14 8JDFull Time
  

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Bishop Heber High School

About The Role

Strategic School Business Manager
Grade 12
SCP 40 – 45
£56,807 - £64,850
We require from April 2027, a motivated, committed and dynamic Strategic School Business Manager and leader to join this thriving 11-18 Foundation School. The new Business Manager will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on school strategic direction and outcomes, joining a team of ambitious leaders and becoming an integral part of the Senior Leadership Team.
Bishop Heber High School is a very successful, popular and oversubscribed School situated in rural South Cheshire with over 1,300 students from Cheshire, Shropshire and North Wales.
The successful candidate will be able to think strategically and act operationally. With a remit spanning from administration management, finance, site and facilities management, HR, IT infrastructure, GDPR, catering and health and safety. The successful candidate will be a core member of the Senior Leadership Team and will work closely with the Headteacher.

To Be Equal To The Challenge, You Will Require

• Experience of planning 1–3-year budgets, drafting funding proposals, monitoring contract performance and overseeing recruitment
• A high level of HR management experience
• A high level of commercial acumen and business expertise
• A proven track record in project management
• An extremely analytical mindset and meticulous attention to detail
• Proven ability to balance conflicting priorities
• Line management experience of a large team/s

Finally, a formal business qualification, preferably together with an HR qualification,

Along With Other Relevant Qualifications And Experience Is Required.

The closing date is 9 a.m. on Friday, 6th November 2026.
Interviews will be held week commencing 16th November
We are totally committed to safeguarding the welfare of young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. If successful, you will be expected to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The School is an equal opportunities employer.
School-submitted vacancy from DfE Teaching Vacancies. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source terms. This listing does not imply endorsement or a paid relationship with the school.