School Business Manager – Dual Site
Location: Bucknall (Stoke-on-Trent) & Wilmslow (Cheshire East)
Contract: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract
Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: £52,000 – 55,000 per annum
Overview
This senior leadership role spans two specialist SEN schools, one in Stoke‑on‑Trent and another in Wilmslow. You will shape operational excellence and support outstanding outcomes for students, overseeing Administration teams at both sites.
Responsibilities
* Lead and develop all support services across both sites – Finance, Human Resources, Administration, Facilities & Estates, ICT, Health & Safety, Housekeeping & Catering
* Lead strategic and operational planning for support services
* Manage budgets with full accountability, driving value and performance
* Ensure compliance with regulatory, safeguarding, and health & safety requirements
* Oversee financial performance, reporting, and resource allocation
* Inspire and manage multi‑disciplinary teams across both sites
* Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence
About You
You are an experienced, confident leader with a strong background in business management, ideally within education or a regulated environment.
Qualifications & Experience
* Proven leadership experience across multiple operational functions
* Strong financial acumen, including budget setting, monitoring, and performance analysis (including EBITDA)
* Sound knowledge of safeguarding, compliance, and health & safety legislation
* Understanding of education funding, inspection frameworks, and regulatory requirements
* Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills
* The ability to work autonomously, make sound decisions, and solve complex problems
Desirable
* A recognised management or professional qualification (e.g., Management Diploma or Finance qualification)
* Experience leading HR processes and procedures
Benefits
* Training & Development opportunities
* Access to Perkbox app for everyday essentials
* Competitive pay and reward (enhanced annual leave, company sick pay, enhanced pension & life insurance, 24/7 GP access, UK health cash plan, employee assistance programme, referral bonus)
How to Apply
For an application form or further information, please contact Jennifer at the provided phone number or email (contact details removed).
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