Strategic School Operations Leader (Finance & HR)

Marchant Recruitment; Dudley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Dudley is seeking a Senior Business Manager to oversee financial systems, HR processes, and site management. The role involves leading the admin team and ensuring compliance with safeguarding and health & safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong finance and HR experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work strategically under pressure. This full-time position offers a competitive salary, leadership development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive leadership salary

Excellent CPD and leadership development

Supportive SLT and professional admin teams

Positive school culture

Qualifications

• Experience as a School Business Manager or similar leadership role.
• Strong finance, HR, and operations expertise.
• Ability to lead teams confidently and build efficient systems.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Strategic thinking and ability to work professionally under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage the school's financial systems and oversight.
• Handle HR processes and people management.
• Ensure site management and safeguarding compliance.
• Oversee health & safety and contract management.
• Lead the admin team.

Skills

Finance management

HR processes

Leadership

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Organisational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

A prominent educational institution in Dudley is seeking a Senior Business Manager to oversee financial systems, HR processes, and site management. The role involves leading the admin team and ensuring compliance with safeguarding and health & safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong finance and HR experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work strategically under pressure. This full-time position offers a competitive salary, leadership development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.