School Business Manager

Beauclerc & Chennestone Federation Sunbury-on-Thames, England May 21, 2026

Type Full Time
Pay Not listed
Work Onsite
Level Senior

School Business Manager focuses on additionally, you will manage and work closely alongside our experienced office teams and the premises manager on a day-to-day operational basis.

What the role involves

  • Additionally, you will manage and work closely alongside our experienced office teams and the Premises Manager on a day-to-day operational basis.
  • Manage with the aim of adding value across each aspect of the role including finance, compliance, HR, premises, safer recruitment, IT infrastructure (including cyber security), GDP.
  • Has the ability to lead and quality assure the delivery of facilities management, premises and catering.
  • Can provide strategic advice to the Headteacher and Governing Body.
  • Build strong relationships with staff, parents and children.
  • Develop the role and your own career by building on the successful work to date.

Skills and requirements

  • Combines solid business skills with an understanding of management and finance in a school or similar organisation (qualification such as CSBM or equivalent is a must).
  • An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for this position.
  • The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and pre-employment and safeguarding checks.

Confirmed role details

  • The offer of a week holiday in term time at the discretion of the Headteacher.

Candidate fit

  • Is organised, can multi-task, can communicate efficiently and in a timely manner, and can meet deadlines.

Additional role context

  • Has excellent leadership skills, is outward-looking, pro-active and solution focused.
  • Has the ability to see the big picture while retaining an eye for detail.
  • Work alongside an inspiring and committed team where people are valued and well-being is important.
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