School Business Manager – Strategic Secondary School – Leeds

School Business Manager Strategic Secondary School Leeds

Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Full-time Permanent
Salary: Paid to scale (support staff scale depending on experience)

School Information

This position is based in a well-established 1118 secondary school in Leeds rated Good by Ofsted. The school serves a diverse urban community and has developed a strong reputation for academic progress structured leadership and a supportive environment for both students and staff.

Students at the school are engaged learners who benefit from clear expectations and a calm purposeful atmosphere. Staff work collaboratively to maintain high standards across all aspects of school life ensuring that students are both challenged academically and supported pastorally.

The school leadership team places significant emphasis on effective organisational management recognising that strong operational leadership is essential to maintaining high-quality education provision. Facilities are modern and well maintained and investment in resources ensures that teaching and learning remain well supported.

Support staff are valued as key contributors to the schools success. The administrative and operational teams work closely with senior leaders to ensure that the school operates efficiently and that resources are used effectively.

Role Overview

The school is seeking a strategic and experienced School Business Manager (SBM) to oversee the operational management of the school.

The SBM will work closely with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team to ensure that financial planning facilities management and administrative systems operate effectively. The role is central to ensuring that the school runs efficiently and that resources are aligned with the schools long-term priorities.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing key operational areas including finance HR processes premises and administrative systems.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the operational management of the school
Oversee financial planning and budget management
Manage administrative and support staff teams
Coordinate premises management and maintenance planning
Ensure effective procurement and contract management
Support the strategic planning process with senior leaders
Monitor expenditure and resource allocation
Ensure operational systems support teaching and learning effectively
Oversee HR administration including recruitment processes and staffing records
Manage compliance with operational policies and procedures
Coordinate major operational projects and improvements
Work with governors and leadership to ensure financial sustainability

Candidate Profile

The school is seeking a candidate who can demonstrate strong organisational leadership and financial management skills.

The ideal candidate will have:

Experience in operational or business management
Strong financial management and budgeting skills
Excellent organisational and strategic planning abilities
Experience managing teams or operational services
Strong communication and leadership skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
Experience with procurement and contract management
Confidence working closely with senior leadership
Ability to implement efficient operational systems
Commitment to supporting the wider goals of the school

Experience within an educational setting is desirable but not essential for candidates with strong business management backgrounds.

Why Join This School

The school offers a collaborative professional environment where operational staff are valued as key contributors to school success.

Benefits include:

Supportive and experienced leadership team
Opportunities for professional development
Well-structured administrative systems
Modern school facilities
Positive working environment with collaborative staff culture
Opportunity to influence strategic development

The School Business Manager will play an important role in supporting the schools continued growth and organisational effectiveness.

Application

If you are an experienced operational leader looking to contribute to the success of a thriving secondary school we would welcome your application.

To apply please send your CV as soon as possible.