Strategic School Business Manager - Finance & Ops

JDS Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Career progression

Meaningful contribution to education

Job summary

JDS Recruitment is seeking a proactive School Business Manager for a primary school in Hackney, East London. You will provide strategic and day-to-day leadership across financial, administrative, premises and business operations to support high-quality teaching and pupil outcomes.

The role requires experience in financial, operational or business management within education, strong budgeting and analytical skills, and the ability to lead administrative teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial, operational or business management within an educational setting.
• Strong financial planning, budgeting and analytical capabilities.
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to lead administrative and operational teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Financial Management: Lead budgeting, monitoring, reporting and controls for resources.
• Strategic Leadership: Support development and long-term sustainability with governors.
• Human Resources: Oversee HR administration, staff contracts and payroll liaison.
• Premises and Facilities: Manage site, health and safety, security and compliance.
• Procurement and Contracts: Oversee purchasing and tendering processes.
• Administration and Operations: Ensure efficient systems supporting school operations.
• Governance and Compliance: Assist with financial reporting, audits and risk mgmt.
• Health and Safety: Promote a safe environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

Skills

Financial management

Strategic leadership

HR knowledge

MS Office

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

School business management qualification

Job description

JDS Recruitment is seeking a proactive School Business Manager for a primary school in Hackney, East London. You will provide strategic and day-to-day leadership across financial, administrative, premises and business operations to support high-quality teaching and pupil outcomes.

The role requires experience in financial, operational or business management within education, strong budgeting and analytical skills, and the ability to lead administrative teams.