School Business Manager

Richmond Hill School, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7JL

4 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  asap

• Closing date

  18 March 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  6 February 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £45,718.00 - £48,710.00 Annually (FTE) Term time plus 2 weeks

School Business Manager job summary

About Us:
Richmond Hill is a vibrant two site Specialist school committed to providing an outstanding learning environment for our students. We pride ourselves on fostering a culture of care, inclusivity, and continuous improvement.

The Role:
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated School Business Manager to join our Senior leadership team. The successful candidate will play a key role in the strategic and operational management of the school’s finances, resources, premises and support services

As the School Business Manager (SBM), you will oversee the operation of the school's business functions, including finance, health and safety, IT, premises management.

You will provide guidance on and implement the daily support necessary for the school to run smoothly and efficiently, allowing other members of the leadership team to concentrate on teaching and learning.

We can offer you:

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.

• The chance to make a real impact on the success of our school community.

• A positive and inclusive school culture where every voice is valued.

• Opportunities to collaborate with passionate educators and professionals across various disciplines.

Richmond Hill school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Join us in shaping the future of our school and making a difference in the lives of our pupils.

About Us:

Richmond Hill is a vibrant and dynamic specialist school committed to providing an outstanding learning environment for our pupils. We pride ourselves on fostering a culture of care, inclusivity, and continuous improvement.

The role:

We are seeking an experienced, proactive, and highly motivated School Business Manager to join our leadership team. The successful candidate will play a key role in the strategic and operational management of the school’s finances, resources, premises and support services to ensure the efficient running of the school.

Key Responsibilities: -

• Leads on the school’s financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.

• Lead on the management of the school’s premises, ensuring a healthy, safe, secure, and effective learning environment.

• Develop, manage and implement policies related to finance, HR, health and safety, and data protection.

• Lead and manage IT service and functions across the sites

• Work closely with the Headteacher and Governors to support strategic planning and decision-making.

Person Specification:

• Proven experience in financial and resource management, preferably within an educational setting.

• Strong leadership and people management skills.

• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Knowledge of HR, health and safety, and facilities management.

• Relevant qualifications in business management, finance, or a related field are desirable.

Why Join Us?

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

• The chance to make a real impact on the success of our school community.

  Richmond Hill school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

  Join us in shaping the future of our school and making a difference in the lives of our pupils. Visits to our school are welcome and will form part of the interview process.

Commitment to safeguarding

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (previously CRB).

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

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About Richmond Hill School

• School type: Special school, ages 5 to 11
• School size: 275 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Richmond Hill School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/richmond-hill-school

Special Needs School for Severe Learning Difficulties based over 2 sites in Luton

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