School Business Manager
St Ignatius College, Enfield, EN1 4NP13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
July 2026
Closing date
30 March 2026 at 10am
Date listed
16 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other leadership roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £70,179.00 - £73,458.00 Annually (Actual)
School Business Manager job summary
St Ignatius College is a Catholic voluntary aided secondary school providing Jesuit education for boys aged 11-16 and a mixed sixth form. Our mission is to form young people of competence, conscience, and compassionate commitment, achieving academic excellence and living lives as ‘men and women for others’.
Are you an experienced and visionary School Business Manager ready to play a pivotal role in a thriving Catholic Jesuit secondary school and sixth form? At St Ignatius College, we are committed to academic excellence and the holistic development of every pupil. We are seeking a dynamic leader to join our Senior Leadership Team and help us shape the future of our school through strategic financial and operational leadership.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a school where every individual is known, valued, and supported to flourish intellectually, socially, emotionally, culturally, and spiritually. If you are passionate about making a positive impact and leading with integrity, we want to hear from you.
The school is at an exciting time in its development as we are part of the School Rebuilding Programme so will have new buildings, sports centre and facilities in place by 2029.
We warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds and faiths to join our inclusive, diverse community dedicated to forming ‘men and women for others’.
We would encourage any candidates to visit our amazing school. Tours are available on Thursday 24 March between 9am-10am. Please email recruitment@st-ignatius.enfield.sch.uk to reserve a place.
St Ignatius College is:
rated Outstanding in Leadership and Management, Behaviour and Attitudes, Personal Development, and Quality of Education (OFSTED 2025)
a supportive and collaborative environment with strong leadership and friendly, committed staff
a school culture that nurtures men and women for others, dedicated to making the world a better place
excellent facilities and resources to support your professional growth
a school where students are courteous, respectful and keen to succeed
We Are Looking For:
a professional qualification in school business management (CSBM, DSBM, or equivalent or working towards)
knowledge of health & safety, premises management, risk, procurement, finance, recruitment, GDPR and IT infrastructure (including cyber security)
strong organisational skills and attention to detail
interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with staff, governors, parents, and external partners
a commitment to the values of competence, conscience, and compassionate commitment, aligned with our Jesuit ethos
The successful candidate will also be:
well presented, articulate and an effective communicator
self‑motivated, dedicated and consistent
able to solve problems efficiently and make effective decisions
able to work well as part of a team and uses their initiative
able to bring a positive, flexible and proactive approach
What we offer:
An experienced and dedicated staff who share their excellent practice with each other
Paid Personal/Well-being Day.sch.uk to reserve your place.
Cycle scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Excellent modern facilities in a well-resourced school, with access to free parking, free refreshments, a swimming pool and sports facilities
We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. The successful applicant will be committed to the distinct Jesuit ethos of the College. St Ignatius College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Anyone applying to work in our school is expected to share this commitment.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
St Ignatius College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Anyone applying to work in our school is expected to share this commitment.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About St Ignatius College
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 999 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Ignatius College website
St Ignatius College is:
• A well-respected, oversubscribed Jesuit Community committed to the spiritual, personal and academic development of each individual: the formation of the whole person
• A warm friendly community where all are respected and valued
• A school where teachers are developed ‘’through a strong programme of ongoing individualised support’ and where leaders are ‘’without compromise in their continuing programme of improvement’’
• A school where students are courteous, respectful and keen to succeed
• Teacher testimonial: “I feel that I have really grown professionally at St Ignatius College. Teachers are encouraged to take risks with their practice and the CPD is second to none. It is an incredibly supportive environment.”
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