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School Business Manager

Job Posted: 19 days ago

Salary: £ 150 - 170 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Crawley, West Sussex

Expire in: 9 days

Job Description

School Business Manager - Immediate Start 

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced School Business Manager to join a well-established and forward-thinking secondary school in Crawley. This is an immediate start position, offered on a temporary basis until January 2027, with a strong possibility of becoming permanent for the right candidate.

The successful School Business Manager will play a pivotal role in the strategic and operational leadership of the school's business functions. This includes overseeing finance, HR, estates, and administrative services, ensuring the school operates efficiently and effectively in support of its educational goals.

We are seeking a highly organised, proactive, and resilient School Business Manager who has demonstrable experience working in a similar role within a school environment. You will bring strong financial acumen, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting. The daily rate of pay is negotiable dependent on experience. 

Key responsibilities include:

Leading on financial planning, budgeting, and monitoring
Managing HR processes, including recruitment and staff records
Overseeing premises, health & safety, and compliance
Line managing support staff and external contractors
Supporting senior leadership with strategic decision-makingThe ideal School Business Manager will:

Have proven experience as a School Business Manager within a school setting
Be confident managing budgets and financial systems
Demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills
Be adaptable, solution-focused, and highly organisedExperience with IMP, Implicit, or iTrent systems would be advantageous but is not essential.

This is an excellent opportunity for a committed School Business Manager looking to make a meaningful impact within a supportive school community, with the potential for a long-term appointment.

If you are an experienced School Business Manager available for an immediate start and interested in a role with real scope to develop, we would welcome your application.

This position is advertised and managed by Academics, and Education specialist recruitment agency

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