School Business Manager – Outstanding Secondary School – Hackney, London

Location: Hackney, London

Start Date: As soon as possible

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

School Information

An Outstanding secondary school in Hackney is seeking an experienced and commercially minded School Business Manager to oversee its financial, administrative and operational functions. The school is committed to providing a high-quality education and ensuring that pupils and staff benefit from a well-resourced, safe and efficiently managed environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Headteacher, senior leadership team and governing body, helping ensure that financial decisions and operational arrangements support the school's wider priorities. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident professional who can combine strategic thinking with practical management and contribute to the school's continued development.

The Role

The School Business Manager will take responsibility for the effective management of the school's business operations, ensuring that financial resources, staffing arrangements, facilities and administrative services are managed efficiently.

A key responsibility will be financial planning and budget management. The postholder will work with senior leaders to prepare budgets, monitor expenditure, review financial performance and identify opportunities to improve value for money. They will oversee purchasing arrangements, supplier relationships and contract management, ensuring that resources are allocated appropriately.

The role will also involve supervising administrative and support functions, reviewing procedures and ensuring that essential systems operate effectively. The successful candidate will help coordinate premises management, maintenance requirements, health and safety documentation and compliance procedures.

The School Business Manager will provide reports and financial information to senior leaders and governors, supporting informed decision-making and long-term planning. They will also assist with workforce planning, procurement strategies and the development of efficient operational processes.

In addition, the postholder will oversee relevant policies and procedures, ensure that records are maintained accurately and work collaboratively with staff across the school to resolve operational issues. The ability to identify risks, manage competing priorities and introduce practical improvements will be important.

Requirements

Applicants should have previous experience in school business management, finance, operations or a similar management position. Strong financial planning, budget monitoring and organisational skills are essential.

Candidates should be confident managing contracts, communicating with senior leaders and coordinating support teams. Experience working within a school, academy or public-sector organisation would be advantageous.

The successful applicant must demonstrate sound judgement, excellent attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential information professionally. A proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to supporting educational outcomes are also important.

What the School Offers

The school offers the opportunity to take responsibility for important business functions and contribute directly to its strategic development. The successful candidate will work alongside a committed leadership team and have scope to improve financial processes, strengthen operational systems and support the effective use of school resources.

Application

If you have the financial, organisational and leadership skills required to manage a busy school environment, please send your CV for consideration.