Strategic School Business & Operations Manager

First Recruitment Services Ltd.; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Free lunches

On-site gym

Job summary

First Recruitment Services Ltd. is partnering with a highly regarded school to recruit a School Business Manager on a full-time permanent basis.

The role is based in Haywards Heath on-site with a January 2027 start or sooner. You will lead financial, estates, IT and admin functions, reporting to the Principal and working with Trustees and senior leaders to ensure excellent educational and therapeutic support for children and young people.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in business, financial or operational leadership.
• Strong financial management and budgetary control expertise.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary support teams.
• Excellent organisational, planning and problem-solving skills.
• Strong ICT skills and confidence using management information systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.
• Oversee estates, facilities and IT services.
• Direct support teams across finance, facilities and administration.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and governance requirements.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting

ICT skills

People management

Strategic leadership

Education

Experience in education sector

Tools

Management information systems

Job description

First Recruitment Services Ltd. is partnering with a highly regarded school to recruit a School Business Manager on a full-time permanent basis.

The role is based in Haywards Heath on-site with a January 2027 start or sooner. You will lead financial, estates, IT and admin functions, reporting to the Principal and working with Trustees and senior leaders to ensure excellent educational and therapeutic support for children and young people.