School Business Manager (Fixed: Term Contract)
Location: Crawley, West Sussex
Contract: Full Time, Fixed Term (6 Months minimum)
Start Date: Immediate Start
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm (Onsite)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
About The Role
Reeson Education is supporting a secondary school in Crawley who require an experienced and proactive School Business Manager to join their leadership team on a fixed-term contract. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised and commercially minded professional to oversee the operational, financial and administrative functions of a large secondary school. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the efficient day-to-day running of the school, supporting senior leaders and helping to deliver the best possible outcomes for students and staff.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the school's financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.
* Oversee procurement processes and ensure value for money across all expenditure.
* Manage contracts, suppliers and service level agreements.
* Provide strategic and operational support to the Senior Leadership Team.
* Oversee HR administration processes, recruitment coordination and personnel records.
* Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory and safeguarding requirements.
* Manage premises, facilities and health and safety functions.
* Lead and develop administrative and support staff.
* Monitor and improve operational systems, processes and procedures.
* Support school improvement initiatives through effective resource planning.
About You
* Previous experience as a School Business Manager, Operations Manager or similar leadership role.
* Strong financial management and budget oversight experience.
* Excellent organisational and project management skills.
* Experience managing teams and multiple operational functions. Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
* A thorough understanding of compliance, health and safety and operational governance.
* The ability to work independently and hit the ground running in a fast-paced environment.
The Offer
* Immediate start opportunity.
* A supportive and collaborative working environment.
* The chance to make a significant impact within a well-established secondary school.
* Competitive salary package.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV together with a brief covering statement outlining your suitability for the role and your availability to start.
Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
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