School Business Manager

School Business Manager – Secondary School Location: Rochester, Medway, Kent Contract: Permanent Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Start Date: To be agreed / January 2027 An Exciting Opportunity for an Experienced School Business Manager Philosophy Education is working in partnership with a highly regarded secondary school in Rochester to recruit an experienced and commercially astute School Business Manager (SBM).

This is an excellent opportunity for an established School Business Manager, Senior Finance Manager or experienced education operations professional looking to take on a key strategic leadership position within a successful school.

The successful candidate will play an integral role in the school's leadership and operational management, working closely with the Headteacher, Governors and wider leadership team to ensure the effective management of finance, human resources, estates, facilities and administrative functions.

We are seeking a confident, proactive and solutions-focused professional who combines strong financial expertise with excellent operational leadership, and who can contribute to the school's long-term financial sustainability and continued success.

Key Responsibilities Financial Management & Strategic Leadership Take responsibility for the school's financial management, budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning. Prepare accurate monthly management accounts, financial reports and recommendations for the Headteacher and Governors.

Oversee financial compliance, audit preparation and statutory reporting, including Local Authority and Department for Education returns. Manage payroll processes, purchase ledger functions, supplier payments and financial controls.

Monitor expenditure, identify potential savings and ensure effective use of school resources. Provide financial advice to senior leaders to support strategic decision-making. HR, Administration & School Operations Oversee key HR and administrative functions, ensuring effective systems, accurate records and efficient processes.

Manage and support operational staff, promoting high standards of performance and accountability. Ensure school policies, procedures and administrative systems are implemented effectively. Work collaboratively with teaching and non-teaching colleagues to support the smooth running of the school.

Estates, Facilities & Health and Safety Provide strategic oversight of the school's buildings, grounds, facilities and maintenance programmes. Line-manage the Premises Manager and wider site team. Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, statutory inspections, risk assessments and site security requirements.

Oversee planned maintenance, capital improvement projects and external contractors. Review premises, catering and ICT contracts to ensure value for money and high-quality service delivery. Income Generation & Comm...

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