Strategic School Finance & Operations Lead

St Julian's School; Newport; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An inclusive secondary school in Newport is seeking an experienced professional to lead business operations. This key leadership role involves overseeing financial management and human resources to support strategic change. The ideal candidate will have a degree in finance or business management, proven leadership experience, and strong analytical skills. Join a team striving for success for all students, ensuring effective use of resources to enhance learning outcomes.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience managing teams and driving organisational change.
• Extensive knowledge of financial planning and managing large budgets, ideally in education.
• Strong analytical skills to prepare business cases and influence decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the school’s business operations and financial planning.
• Manage the business support team and work closely with the Headteacher.
• Support the strategic direction of the school through effective resource use.

Skills

Leadership

Financial planning

Analytical skills

Education

Degree-level qualification in finance, business management or accountancy

Job description

An inclusive secondary school in Newport is seeking an experienced professional to lead business operations. This key leadership role involves overseeing financial management and human resources to support strategic change. The ideal candidate will have a degree in finance or business management, proven leadership experience, and strong analytical skills. Join a team striving for success for all students, ensuring effective use of resources to enhance learning outcomes.