School Business Manager

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Job description

Could you be our client's next School Business Leader? Our client is a high-achieving design and engineering academy, on the hunt for a talented, dynamic and motivated individual to join their outstanding Multi Academy Trust.

School Business Leader

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 p/a

Full Time, Permanent Role

Must Have Excellent Organisational & IT Skills

Great Career Development Opportunities

London, RM10 7FN

Please note: Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK

Our client is a high-achieving academy of design and engineering, focused on educating and preparing young people for the exciting next stage of their educational career, whatever that may be.

They help to mould their students to become the champions, innovators and enterprising employees of tomorrow. It's thanks to their team of passionate staff that they can achieve this.

A golden opportunity has arisen for the right candidate to take on a rewarding School Business Leader position with the academy.

As School Business Leader, you will have the opportunity to:

Attend senior management team, full governing board and sub-committee meetings.
Negotiate/influence strategic decision making.
Use data analysis to maximum effect by ensuring systems are streamlined.
Prepare information for publications & returns for the DfES and LEA.
Improve administrative systems.
Consider approaches for existing ICT use and plans to introduce new technology.
Develop a clear school ICT strategy.
Have contingency plans in place in case of technology failure.
Manage the HR services for all school staff (including recruitment).
Manage the payroll system.
Evaluate information to prepare a realistic budget for school activity.
Submit proposed budget to the head and governors before agreement.
Identity additional finance needed to fund school activities.
Check for fraudulent activity if necessary.
Manage the school administrative functions.
Design & maintain admin systems.
Ensure supervision of relevant property management planning.
Ensure safe maintenance of all school premises.
Ensure a safe environment for school stakeholders to provide a secure learning environment.
Act as the school's Health & Safety Officer.
Plan fire drill practices and alarm tests.
Ensure systems are in place to identify hazards and risks assessments.

The Ideal School Business Leader will:

Have a positive, professional attitude.
Be a great multi-tasker.
Be a great motivator and team-player.
Have great numeracy, literacy and IT skills.
Be calm under pressure and able to use their initiative.
Some financial/HR experience would be desirable.

A business/education background would be desirable but not essential.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary.
Full time, permanent role.
Great chance to further your career in a supportive setting.
Make a real difference to the lives of students.
Chance to use your initiative in a rewarding role.
Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 13st December 2021

Interviews to be held: Wednesday 15th December 2021

How to apply for the role:

If you have the skills and experience required for this School Business Leader position, click "apply" today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to tailor your application and provide a cover letter or any supporting documents.

You must be eligible to work in the UK.

Other suitable skills and experience includes: SBM, SBL, School Business Manager, Bursar, Academy Business Leader, Education Business Leader, School Operations Manager, School Business Support