Strategic School Business & Operations Manager

Marchant Recruitment; Guildford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a School Business Manager for a prominent secondary school in Guildford, Surrey. You will oversee financial management, budgeting, procurement decisions and the day-to-day administration to support safe, efficient operations.

Working with the Headteacher and senior leaders, you will lead on planning, monitor expenditure, manage facilities and supervise administrative staff to ensure value for money and compliance with policies.

Qualifications

• Experience in school budgeting and financial processes.
• Experience with procurement and contract management.
• Experience in safeguarding and working with senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee budgets and financial records; monitor expenditures.
• Coordinate procurement decisions and supplier relationships.
• Supervise administrative and operational staff; ensure policies are followed.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial administration

Procurement

Premises management

Staff supervision

Communication

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a School Business Manager for a prominent secondary school in Guildford, Surrey. You will oversee financial management, budgeting, procurement decisions and the day-to-day administration to support safe, efficient operations.

Working with the Headteacher and senior leaders, you will lead on planning, monitor expenditure, manage facilities and supervise administrative staff to ensure value for money and compliance with policies.