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School Business Manager

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Posted on Jun 23, 2026 by CV-Library
London, United Kingdom
Admin & Secretarial
Immediate Start
£51.2k - £55.4k Annual
Full-Time
WeDoData are working with a primary school within a successful MAT, located close to Central London, who are looking for an experience School Business Manager.

You will play a pivotal role, helping to shape the strategic and operational success of the school.

You'll benefit from the backing of an experienced central Trust team, providing specialist support across Finance, HR, Estates, IT and Governance, allowing you to focus on making a real impact within your school.

There is flexibility around the start date, with the school happy to consider candidates who can start as soon as possible or those available to join in September at the start of the new academic year.

The Role

As School Business Manager, you will oversee all non-teaching operations, ensuring the school runs efficiently, safely and effectively.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead the school's finance, budget planning and financial reporting.

* Manage HR processes including recruitment, staffing, payroll oversight and employee relations, supported by the Trust HR team.

* Oversee estates, facilities, health and safety, compliance and risk management.

* Lead procurement, contract management and value-for-money initiatives.

* Manage front office, administration and business support services.

* Oversee catering, medical provision and operational compliance.

* Work closely with the Headteacher and central Trust teams to deliver high-quality support services.

In return

* Salary of £51,228 - £55,353

* 35-hour working week

* 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays

* Permanent, full-time, all year round position

* Support from an experienced central Trust team across Finance, HR, IT, Estates and Governance.

* Excellent Central London location with outstanding transport connections.

* Flexible start date – available immediately or from September.

If you'd like the opportunity to discuss this vacancy informally with the hiring manager please call Dan at WeDoData or apply as soon as possible.

If this role isn't quite right for you please feel free to share with anyone you think might be better suited.

WeDoData (Bristol) Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, applicants, and clients to share this commitment. Any appointment will be made subject to strict vetting and screening checks and receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

In accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants

Reference: 225279690

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School Business Manager

CV-Library

Posted on Jun 23, 2026 by CV-Library

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London, United Kingdom
Admin & Secretarial
Immediate Start
£51.2k - £55.4k Annual
Full-Time
WeDoData are working with a primary school within a successful MAT, located close to Central London, who are looking for an experience School Business Manager.

You will play a pivotal role, helping to shape the strategic and operational success of the school.

You'll benefit from the backing of an experienced central Trust team, providing specialist support across Finance, HR, Estates, IT and Governance, allowing you to focus on making a real impact within your school.

There is flexibility around the start date, with the school happy to consider candidates who can start as soon as possible or those available to join in September at the start of the new academic year.

The Role

As School Business Manager, you will oversee all non-teaching operations, ensuring the school runs efficiently, safely and effectively.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead the school's finance, budget planning and financial reporting.

* Manage HR processes including recruitment, staffing, payroll oversight and employee relations, supported by the Trust HR team.

* Oversee estates, facilities, health and safety, compliance and risk management.

* Lead procurement, contract management and value-for-money initiatives.

* Manage front office, administration and business support services.

* Oversee catering, medical provision and operational compliance.

* Work closely with the Headteacher and central Trust teams to deliver high-quality support services.

In return

* Salary of £51,228 - £55,353

* 35-hour working week

* 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays

* Permanent, full-time, all year round position

* Support from an experienced central Trust team across Finance, HR, IT, Estates and Governance.

* Excellent Central London location with outstanding transport connections.

* Flexible start date – available immediately or from September.

If you'd like the opportunity to discuss this vacancy informally with the hiring manager please call Dan at WeDoData or apply as soon as possible.

If this role isn't quite right for you please feel free to share with anyone you think might be better suited.

WeDoData (Bristol) Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, applicants, and clients to share this commitment. Any appointment will be made subject to strict vetting and screening checks and receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

In accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants
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Reference: 225279690

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