School Business Manager (SBM) Blackpool Secondary
Are you an exceptional School Business Manager (SBM) with a proven school/MAT background seeking a strategic leadership role with flexible hybrid working? Join our thriving Secondary Academy in Blackpool, starting in January 2026 (or sooner). This pivotal role offers a highly competitive salary of £55,000-65,000 to drive operational excellence.
Role
We require a strategic and highly effective School Business Manager to oversee all non‑teaching aspects of our vibrant secondary academy. You will be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), ensuring all operational functions – Finance, HR, Estates, and Administration – are robust, compliant, and directly support our educational vision.
Key Responsibilities
* Financial Strategy: Lead the strategic planning, forecasting, and management of the academy's budget (c. X million), ensuring compliance with ESFA regulations and achieving long‑term sustainability.
* Operational Management: Oversee all site services, facilities management, procurement, Health & Safety, and capital projects (e.g., CIF bids).
* HR Leadership: Direct the non‑teaching HR function, ensuring efficient payroll, effective recruitment, and compliance with employment law.
* Governance: Prepare financial reports and attend Governing Body/Trustee meetings, providing strategic insight into resource management.
Essential Requirements
* Required Experience: Proven success as a School Business Manager (SBM), Finance Manager, or Senior Leader within the education sector, managing significant school budgets.
* Sector Knowledge: Expert understanding of school funding, statutory accounts, and operational compliance unique to the academy landscape.
* Qualifications: Relevant professional qualification (e.g., CSBM, DSBM, CIPFA, CIMA, or equivalent experience).
Benefits
* Salary: Highly competitive pay between £55,000 and £65,000 per annum.
* Working Arrangement: Hybrid working option allowing for flexible remote work, balanced with essential on‑site presence required for leadership and operational oversight.
* Benefits: Generous annual leave allowance (plus bank holidays), access to a relevant pension scheme, and outstanding professional development.
How to Apply
If you are a dedicated, high‑calibre School Business Manager with the required school sector experience and are looking for a fulfilling leadership role with flexibility in Blackpool, apply today. We are looking to appoint promptly for a January 2026 start.
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Our Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.
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