Strategic School Operations Leader

Marchant Recruitment; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is assisting a thriving secondary school in Maidstone to recruit a structured and proactive School Business Manager. This role will oversee day-to-day operations, financial management, procurement, compliance, and data systems to keep the school running smoothly.

You will partner with senior leadership to drive efficiency, manage budgets, and maintain robust governance. The successful candidate will have a background in school operations, finance, or senior administration,

Qualifications

• Proven background in school business management, operations, finance, or senior administration.
• Strong ability to manage budgets, financial tracking, and resource prioritization.
• Excellent attention to detail with ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day business, administrative, and support operations of the school.
• Assist with budget monitoring, financial reporting, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate vendor relationships, supplier contracts, and purchasing processes.
• Support premises management, health and safety protocols, and statutory compliance.
• Maintain robust administrative processes and accurate data records.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to streamline processes and boost operational efficiency.
• Ensure school-wide policies and procedures are consistently followed.

Skills

Organised

Proactive

Dynamic

Budget management

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is assisting a thriving secondary school in Maidstone to recruit a structured and proactive School Business Manager. This role will oversee day-to-day operations, financial management, procurement, compliance, and data systems to keep the school running smoothly.

You will partner with senior leadership to drive efficiency, manage budgets, and maintain robust governance. The successful candidate will have a background in school operations, finance, or senior administration,