Vacancy Strategic School Business Manager

Bishop Heber; England; Remote; GBP 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Bishop Heber High School in rural South Cheshire is seeking a Strategic School Business Manager to lead the school's business functions from April 2027. The role offers senior leadership responsibilities within the Senior Leadership Team and a chance to shape school strategy and outcomes.

The post requires strong budgeting, HR, project management and analytical skills, with experience across administration, finance, facilities, GDPR, IT, catering and health and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning 1–3-year budgets, drafting funding proposals and monitoring contract performance.
• High level HR management experience is required.
• Strong commercial acumen and business expertise are essential.
• Proven track record in project management and delivering outcomes.
• Analytical mindset with meticulous attention to detail and ability to balance priorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee administration management, finance, site and facilities management, HR, IT infrastructure, GDPR, catering and health and safety.
• Be a core member of the Senior Leadership Team and work closely with the Headteacher.
• Provide strategic direction and operational leadership across site services and support functions.

Skills

Budgeting

HR management

Project management

Analytics

Line management

Strategic leadership

Education

Business qualification

HR qualification

Job description

Strategic School Business Manager

Grade 12

SCP 40 – 45

We require from April 2027, a motivated, committed and dynamic Strategic School Business Manager and leader to join this thriving 11-18 Foundation School.The new Business Manager will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on school strategic direction and outcomes, joining a team of ambitious leaders and becoming an integral part of the Senior Leadership Team.

Bishop Heber High School is a very successful, popular and oversubscribed School situated in rural South Cheshire with over 1,300 students from Cheshire, Shropshire and North Wales.

The successful candidate will be able to think strategically and act operationally. With a remit spanning from administration management, finance, site and facilities management, HR, IT infrastructure, GDPR, catering and health and safety. The successful candidate will be a core member of the Senior Leadership Team and will work closely with the Headteacher.

To be equal to the challenge, you will require:

• Experience of planning 1–3-year budgets, drafting funding proposals, monitoring contract performance and overseeing recruitment
• A high level of HR management experience
• A high level of commercial acumen and business expertise
• A proven track record in project management
• An extremely analytical mindset and meticulous attention to detail
• Proven ability to balance conflicting priorities
• Line management experience of a large team/s

Finally, a formal business qualification, preferably together with an HR qualification,

along with other relevant qualifications and experience is required.

The closing date is 9 a.m. on Friday, 6 th November 2026.

Interviews will be held week commencing 16 th November

We are totally committed to safeguarding the welfare of young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.

If successful, you will be expected to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

The School is an equal opportunities employer.