School Business Manager

School Business Manager Specialist SEN School

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Location: Dual site - Stoke on Trent and Wilmslow
Job Type: Full-time, 12 month Fixed term contract
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £52,000 £55,000 per annum

About the Role

Our client, a specialist SEN school, is seeking an experienced School Business Manager to join their leadership team overseeing two of their wonderful provisions based in Wilmslow and Stoke on Trent. This role is central to the effective running of the schools and covers finance, HR, operations, compliance and strategic support.

Key Responsibilities Lead on school finance, budgeting and resource management

Oversee HR processes, recruitment and staff compliance

Manage school operations including estates, procurement and health & safety

Ensure compliance with safeguarding, GDPR and regulatory requirements

Support the Headteacher and senior leaders with strategic planning

Maintain smooth day-to-day operational running of the school

What Were Looking For Experience as a School Business Manager or similar operational leadership role

Strong financial management and budgeting skills

Knowledge of HR, compliance, health & safety and school operations

Excellent organisational and communication skills

Ability to work proactively and collaboratively

Commitment to supporting a positive school environment

Benefits Supportive and welcoming leadership team
Excellent xwzovoh CPD and professional development
A positive, child?centred working environment
Opportunities to shape and improve school operations
Life assurance and competitive pension scheme
Free onsite parking
Access to Perkbox high street discounts, car lease, and cycle-to-work schemes
Employee assistance programme for wellbeing and support
Fully funded training and qualifications
Free membership to our Health cashback plan (claim money back on dental, optical, physio, and more)