School Business Manager

Job Type: Temporary (potential to become permanent)
Location: Ringwood, New Forest National Park
Annual Salary: £15.00 - £16.00 an hour

We are seeking a full-time School Business Manager to play a pivotal role in the leadership of our school. Reporting to the Headteacher and CFO, this role involves close collaboration with the Senior Leadership Team to ensure the efficient management of the school's administration, HR, finance, premises, and compliance.

Day-to-day of the role:

Office & Administration: Lead the administrative team to ensure efficient daily operations, develop the use of the school MIS and other systems as necessary.
HR & Payroll: Manage recruitment, staff contracts, HR policies, and payroll information.
Financial Management: Handle day-to-day financial operations and resource management, including credit control.
Compliance & Governance: Ensure the school adheres to all statutory and safeguarding requirements, including Health & Safety.
Other Responsibilities: Oversee line management of Catering, Maintenance, Transport, and outsourced IT support. Support and develop events management, fundraising, and summer clubs.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Proven experience in financial and business management, ideally within a school setting.
Strong leadership and resource management skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a caring and supportive environment.
Proficient in systems and IT.

To apply for the School Business Manager position, please submit your CV or call us on