School Business Manager

Job Title: School Business Manager Salary: £47,000 - £50,000 depending on experience Position Type: Permanent Full-Time Location: Great Malvern, Worcestershire Hours: 40 hours per week, Full Year Start Date: September 2026 This school is opening its doors in Autumn 2026, and we're looking for an experienced School Business Manager to help make this vision a reality. This is a rare opportunity to be part of something truly transformative. This school will be a nurturing, inclusive and ambitious school for children and young people aged 5–19 with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. With a capacity of 120 students, our vision is to create a safe, enriching and aspirational environment where every learner can thrive. The role: As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you'll take overall responsibility for the leadership and development of our support services. This includes Finance, HR, Administration, Facilities, ICT, Health & Safety, Housekeeping, and Catering. You'll ensure these functions run smoothly and efficiently, creating an environment that supports learning and wellbeing for every student. You'll manage budgets and resources with autonomy and accountability, lead and inspire teams to deliver excellent standards, and drive continuous improvement through strategic planning. From overseeing compliance and financial performance to ensuring our site is safe, healthy, and welcoming, you'll play a vital role in shaping the success of this school from day one. Please note that duties will vary and you will be expected to contribute to the overall aims of the school when required. About You: We're looking for someone with strong leadership and business management experience, ideally within education or a similar setting. You'll have: * A solid understanding of regulations and standards for education and care, safeguarding, and health & safety legislation. * Knowledge of financial systems, budget preparation, and performance monitoring, including EBITDA. * Familiarity with inspection frameworks, funding structures, and compliance requirements. * Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with staff, students, parents, and external agencies. * Proven experience leading multiple teams across several functions and managing budgets effectively. * Strong problem-solving skills, the ability to work autonomously, and confidence in making decisions that matter. * A management or professional qualification (e.g., Management Diploma or Finance qualification) is desirable. * Knowledge and experience of leading on HR processes and procedures is desirable. Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Education Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children. The Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer. This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled. Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search. Please contact Mathure on further information