School Business Manager Hounslow

Role: School Business Manager

Location: West London

Salary:per annum (dependent on experience and scale)

Contract Type: Full-time Permanent

Start Date: Immediate / January 2027

A well-regarded secondary school in West London is seeking an experienced strategically-minded School Business Manager (SBM) to oversee non-teaching operational functions across the school.

Reporting directly to the Headteacher and Governing Body the School Business Manager will serve as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT). You will hold overall responsibility for financial management human resources facilities & estate management health & safety compliance and administrative services.

• Financial Leadership: Manage the school budget set annual financial targets conduct forecasting manage payroll and oversee procurement to maximize resources and financial stability.

• HR & Personnel Administration: Lead non-teaching staff recruitment manage contracts oversee payroll processing and ensure compliance with UK employment law and safeguarding procedures.

• Estates & Health & Safety: Oversee school premises maintenance contracts site safety risk assessments capital works and statutory health & safety compliance.

• Compliance & Governance: Ensure school policies comply with DfE guidelines GDPR data protection regulations and statutory reporting requirements.

• Income Generation: Identify and secure external funding grants and lettings opportunities to generate additional school revenue.

• Team Leadership: Line manage administrative finance premises and support staff teams to maintain high operational standards.

• Experience: Proven track record in financial management HR or operations within an educational setting (Secondary school or MAT experience is highly desirable).

• Qualifications: Level 4/5/6 Diploma in School Business Management (CSBM/DSBM) or relevant professional qualifications in finance/accounting (e.g. AAT ACCA CIMA) or HR (CIPD).

• Skills: Advanced financial literacy strong analytical abilities excellent leadership skills and proficiency with school management software (e.g. SIMS FMS Arbor or Access Education).

• Safeguarding: Must hold a valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to process a new one through Wayman Education.

• Competitive Compensation: Highly competitive salary package commensurate with experience.

• Strategic Role: Direct influence over long-term school planning operational strategy and resource allocation.

• Professional Environment: Supportive SLT dedicated administrative teams and continuous professional development opportunities.

• Location: Centrally located in West London with excellent transport links and on-site parking facilities.

If you are an accomplished School Business Manager looking for a high-impact leadership opportunity in West London please submit your updated CV today.