School Business Manager

Connect2Hackney, the internal talent team for Hackney Council. are looking for a strategic and resilient School Business Manager to take on a high-impact role overseeing a cluster of 10 to 15 schools within the borough. The Challenge Managing the business operations for a single school is a feat; managing a portfolio of 15 is a masterclass in leadership. You will be the operational backbone for a significant portion of our educational landscape, ensuring that while teachers focus on the classroom, the "engine room" of our schools runs seamlessly. Your Key Responsibilities Strategic Financial Oversight: Managing complex budgets across multiple sites, ensuring long-term financial sustainability and compliance. Operational Excellence: Overseeing HR, procurement, health and safety, and premises management for the cluster. Stakeholder Management: Acting as the primary liaison between Headteachers, Governors, and the Local Authority. Change Management: Driving efficiencies and standardizing processes across diverse school settings. Work Pattern & Flexibility We believe in results over "desk time." This role offers a modern hybrid approach: Office Presence: 1-2 days per week at our Hackney central offices for team collaboration and strategy. On the Ground: You must be mobile and available to visit schools across the borough to build relationships and conduct site audits. Remote Focus: The remainder of your week can be spent working from home. What You'll Need to Succeed Experience: A proven track record in school business management (SBM) or high-level multi-site operational management and business analytical and management systems. Qualifications: DSBM/CSBM/ADSBM or a relevant degree in Accountancy/Business Management is highly desirable. Resilience: The ability to juggle the demands of 10+ schools without breaking a sweat. Communication: A knack for explaining complex financial data to non-finance professionals (like Headteachers and Governors). Why Hackney? Hackney is one of the most exciting boroughs in London. By joining us, you'll benefit from: A generous local government pension scheme. A supportive network within the Hackney Education directorate. The opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of thousands of London's children. Commercial Services Trading Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy