School Business Manager

Farrer Barnes Limited

Posted 7 days ago, valid for 20 days

Harrow, Greater London HA1 2XH, England

£36,000 - £43,200 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

My client is a respected secondary school seeking an experienced Business Manager to lead support function teams.
The role involves overseeing operational functions such as Finance, HR, Facilities Management, and IT, while collaborating with the Headteacher and Board of Governors.
The successful candidate will have prior experience as a bursar or school business manager and will be responsible for managing the school's budget and ensuring compliance with regulations.
Candidates should possess strong leadership skills, effective communication abilities, and the confidence to work independently while also being a part of a team.
The position offers a competitive salary, and applicants are expected to have at least 5 years of relevant experience.

My client is a hugely respected, secondary school that enjoys strong links to the local community and close knit support team.An experienced Business Manager is required to provide professional leadership and direction to the various support function teams. Key Responsibilities:

Oversee day-to-day operational functions including Finance, HR, Facilities Management, Health and Safety, Marketing and IT.
Work closely with the Headteacher and Board of Governors to implement the school's strategic plan.
Lead the development and execution of projects related to school expansion, facilities upgrades, and technology integration.
Manage the school's budget to ensure financial health and sustainability, including procurement to ensure best value for money on all services, suppliers and products.
Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards, promoting a safe and effective environment for students and staff.

The successful applicant will bring their undoubted experience of working as a bursar or school business manager to help guide the senior management team into the future. You will be highly motivated, credible and be able to demonstrate the commercial experience to lead and drive improvements within the business functions of the school. It is important to have the ability to work well as part of a team but have the confidence and skill-set to work independently. You will be an effective communicator and experienced line manager, being able to mentor and develop multi-faceted teams. You’ll embrace the early autonomy in such a role and make a substantial contribution to the schools as a respected part of the SLT.Farrer Barnes Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Farrer Barnes Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

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