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School Business Manager – Solihull | Full-Time, Permanent

  • Location: Solihull, West Midlands

  • Start: ASAP

  • Contract: Permanent

  • Hours: Monday–Friday, 08:30–16:30 (37 hours per week)

  • Salary: £46,000–£52,000 per annum (indicative)

  • Benefits: Pension scheme, annual leave allowance, ongoing training and development, and employee assistance support

A school in Solihull is seeking a capable and organised School Business Manager to oversee its finance, resources and business operations.

You’ll play an important part in ensuring the school’s systems run smoothly, working alongside senior leaders and supporting staff with the operational services they rely on. The role would suit someone who is commercially aware, confident with budgets and comfortable balancing strategic planning with hands-on management.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage annual budgets, financial forecasts and regular reporting.

  • Oversee purchasing, supplier relationships and contract management.

  • Coordinate HR processes, staffing administration and payroll information.

  • Monitor premises, maintenance, health and safety and compliance.

  • Lead on business policies, risk management and audit preparation.

  • Provide clear financial and operational advice to the senior leadership team.

What We’re Looking For

  • Experience in school business management, finance management or a comparable operational leadership role.

  • Strong financial planning and budget-management skills.

  • Knowledge of HR, premises and compliance processes.

  • The ability to analyse information and make sound decisions.

  • A proactive approach and confidence working with senior stakeholders.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to take a key role in the effective running of a school, with scope to improve systems, manage resources and support longer-term planning.

If you have the experience to lead a busy school business function, we’d be pleased to discuss the role with you.

If you are shortlisted, you will be contacted within 48 hours. All interviews are subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

Location
Solihull

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Solihull

School Business Manager – Solihull | Full-Time, Permanent

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