Business Manager

Purpose of the job:

1. The School Business Manager (SBM) is the school’s leading support staff professional and works as part of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to assist the Headteacher in their duty to ensure that the school meets its educational aims.

2. The SBM is responsible for providing professional leadership and management of school support staff in partnership with teaching staff, to enhance their effectiveness in order to achieve improved standards of learning and achievement in the school.

3. The SBM promotes the highest standards of business ethos within the administrative function of the school and strategically ensures the most effective use of resources in support of the school’s learning objectives.

4. The SBM is responsible for Financial Resource Management, Management Information, ICT, Human Resource Management and Facility & Property Management.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is highly organised, proactive and confident, with strong leadership skills.

• Has excellent financial and business acumen and can manage budgets and resources effectively.

• Can lead and continually improve our administrative and operational systems.

• Communicates brilliantly and builds positive relationships with staff, families, governors and partners.

• Has strong experience of HR, payroll, data and compliance.

• Can oversee ICT, premises, contracts and health & safety with confidence.

• Thrives on managing competing priorities and finding practical, positive solutions.

• Understands the importance of safeguarding, confidentiality and data protection.

• Is excited to be part of our Senior Leadership Team, contributing to the strategic development of the school.

• Above all, will embrace our ethos, take an active role in contributing to the strategic development of the school.

• Above all, will embrace our ethos, take an active role in school life and be a passionate champion of The Albourne Way