School Business Manager – Dual Site
Location: Two sites (Staffordshire & Cheshire)
Contract: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract
Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: £52,000 – £55,000 per annum
The Role
This is a senior leadership opportunity across two specialist education settings, where you will play a key role in driving operational excellence and supporting positive outcomes for students. You will lead established administration teams across both sites, providing direction, structure, and ongoing development.
As School Business Manager, you will oversee and develop all support services, including:
Finance
Human Resources
Administration
Facilities & Estates
ICT
Health & Safety
Housekeeping & Catering
You will ensure these services operate efficiently, remain compliant with regulations, and align with organisational priorities—creating safe, effective, and high-quality environments for learning and wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities
Working as part of the Senior Leadership Team, you will:
Lead strategic and operational planning for support services
Manage budgets with full accountability, driving value and performance
Ensure compliance with safeguarding, regulatory, 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
This is a varied and dynamic role, requiring a proactive approach and a strong contribution to the overall success of both settings.
About You
You are an experienced and confident leader with a strong background in business management, ideally within education or a similarly regulated environment.
You will bring:
Proven leadership experience across multiple operational functions
Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, monitoring, and performance analysis
Sound knowledge of safeguarding, compliance, and health & safety legislation
Understanding of funding frameworks, inspection requirements, and regulatory standards
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
The ability to work independently, make informed decisions, and solve complex problems
Desirable:
A recognised management or professional qualification (e.g. Management or Finance)
Experience leading HR processes and procedures
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact across two specialist settings, working with dedicated teams committed to improving outcomes for young people.
How to Apply
Please complete an application form in full, including all employment and education details. For further information or support with your application, please contact the recruitment team.
Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants are required to disclose all convictions and cautions (including those considered “spent,” unless protected under DBS filtering rules) to assess suitability for working with children.
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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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