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School Business Manager

United Kingdom, Stoke-on-Trent 52000.00 - 55000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted May 31, 2026
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Are you a strategic operational leader looking to make a tangible difference in the lives of young people with complex needs? We are seeking a high-calibre School Business Manager to oversee support operations across two of our specialist independent schools. One site is established and consistently rated "Outstanding," while the other is a rapidly growing provision already recognised for excellence in student development. This is a pivotal senior leadership role where you will unify and elevate the non-academic functions of two vibrant educational communities.

Job Responsibility

  • Managing multi-site budgets, driving value for money, and overseeing financial performance reporting (including EBITDA)
  • Leading the long-term planning for HR, ICT, and Administrative services to ensure they align with educational goals
  • Ensuring both campuses remain safe, high-quality environments through oversight of Health & Safety, maintenance, housekeeping, and catering
  • Maintaining rigorous standards in safeguarding, regulatory requirements, and inspection readiness
  • Inspiring and managing multi-disciplinary support staff across both locations to foster a culture of excellence

Requirements

  • Proven track record in business or operational management (Education or Healthcare sector preferred)
  • Robust financial acumen with experience in budget setting and performance analysis
  • Comprehensive knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and safeguarding protocols
  • The ability to travel between two sites and manage diverse stakeholder relationships effectively
  • ability to track progression in attainment
  • background in youth work
  • behaviour management
  • building relationships
  • classroom management
  • communication
  • de-escalation techniques
  • empathy
  • experience in administering medication
  • experience in managing challenging behaviour
  • experience with autism spectrum disorders
  • experience with learning difficulties
  • experience with social emotional mental health
  • inclusiveness
  • manual handling
  • marking
  • mentor experience
  • personal care experience
  • planning
  • resilience
  • restraint training
  • speech and language therapy experience

Nice to have

  • A professional qualification in Finance, HR, or Management (e.g., CSBM/DSBM or equivalent)
  • Direct experience managing HR processes within a specialist setting

What we offer

  • Referral Bonus
  • training and education
  • Safeguarding & Prevent

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