Job Vacancy: Business Manager Location: Birmingham Organisation: Monarch Education Are you a business leader who can lead a team within a school environment? As a business manager you will Support the development of a high-performing school within an Islamic values-based environment. Promote educational excellence, discipline, mutual care, and community engagement. Key Responsibilities Strategic & Operational Leadership Lead business and resource functions aligned with Trust policies. Oversee HR, facilities, estates, administration, catering, IT, governance, and health & safety. Financial Management Collaborate with Finance Business Partner on budgeting and financial processes. Ensure best value in procurement and manage school funds and assets. Facilities & Estates Act as Health & Safety Lead and Fire Officer. Manage maintenance, compliance, security, and contractor oversight. Human Resources Lead day-to-day HR operations. Oversee recruitment, performance management, and staff development. Information Systems & Administration Manage MIS (e.g., SIMS), statutory returns, and school data. Oversee school office, reception, marketing, and communication. Governance & Compliance Act as Data Protection Lead. Ensure compliance with policies, training, and governance requirements. ICT Management Oversee ICT systems, asset tracking, and contingency planning. Community & Trust Engagement Foster links with the Trust, families, and local community. Support school admissions and appeal Person Specification Qualifications Minimum 5 GCSEs including English and Maths (Essential). Degree or professional qualifications in business, HR, or premises management (Desirable). Experience Management experience in public/private sectors. Strong background in finance, HR, and administration. Skills & Knowledge Strong ICT, financial, and HR knowledge. Effective communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. Understanding of data protection and health & safety. Personal Qualities Commitment to Trust values: Service, Teamwork, Ambition, Respect. High integrity, adaptability, resilience, and continuous improvement mindset. What We Offer: Monarch Education are proud to be a leading recruitment specialist in the Education industry. We are passionate about our people and the services we provide to our candidates. Working with Monarch Education will give you access too: Flexible working opportunities Affinity Academy - continuous learning and development! A Refer a Friend Scheme giving you a bonus of up to £200 Exclusive vacancies within local Schools and Multi Academy Trusts Competitive daily rates To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide - please visit our website - About Us - Monarch (monarcheducation.co.uk) Monarch Education are committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates and welcomes applications regardless of sex, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief pregnancy and maternity or disability as well as adhering to strict Safeguarding procedures. Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant's applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check. This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities. APPLY NOW! please submit your CV to