School Business Manager

School Business Manager | Pinner, Harrow | Immediate StartA welcoming primary school in Pinner, Harrow, is seeking an experienced and proactive School Business Manager to join its senior leadership team. This School Business Manager role is ideal for a candidate with strong financial, administrative, and leadership experience. As School Business Manager, you will support the Headteacher with the effective day-to-day running of the school. The successful School Business Manager will oversee finances, HR, premises, health and safety, and administration, managing an annual budget of over £2.5 million to support pupils and staff. Role: School Business ManagerHours: Full-timeContract: Short-termStart: Immediate / as soon as possible Benefits | School Business ManagerPlay a key role in the strategic leadership of a primary schoolLead and develop administrative and site support teamsTake ownership of a substantial school budget and resource planningMake a meaningful contribution to pupils’ learning and wellbeingWork closely with the Headteacher, Senior Leadership Team, and GovernorsOpportunity to lead school improvement and premises projects RequirementsDegree or equivalent qualification and GCSE English and Maths, or equivalentPrevious experience in school business management, finance, or a senior administrative roleStrong knowledge of budget management, financial regulations, and resource planningExperience managing staff and providing high-level administrative supportExcellent organisational, communication, numeracy, and leadership skillsKnowledge of school premises management, health and safety, and safeguarding requirementsAbility to manage competing priorities, work under pressure, and maintain accuracySchool Business Management qualifications and professional accounting qualifications are desirable Key ResponsibilitiesManage the school’s annual budget, financial reporting, procurement, and income generationOversee HR administration, recruitment, payroll, staff records, and safer recruitment proceduresLead the administration team and oversee site staff, welfare, cleaning, and support servicesManage premises, maintenance, contractors, lettings, and health and safety complianceEnsure effective use of school systems, including finance and management information systemsSupport strategic planning, budgeting, and reporting to the Headteacher and GovernorsOversee safeguarding administration, GDPR compliance, and the Single Central Record This School Business Manager position offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to take a leading role in the financial, operational, and strategic management of a primary school in Pinner, Harrow. If you have the leadership skills, financial expertise, and commitment to supporting a thriving school environment, we would love to hear from you. Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all levels secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this School Business Manager role in Harrow. For other roles like this, check out our website, search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this School Business Manager role.