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School Business Manager - Birmingham Independent School

Role Category & Location

  • Sector: Prestigious Independent Secondary School (11-18).

  • Location: Birmingham (West Midlands, England).

  • Start Date: ASAP Start, Permanent, Full-Time.

The Opportunity & Role Profile

A strategic opportunity for an experienced School Business Manager to join a leading independent school in Birmingham. You will work closely with the Head and Governors to manage the school’s non-teaching functions, focusing on long-term financial health, commercial income, and operational excellence.

Core Responsibilities & Duties Scope

  • Financial Oversight: Managing the school’s multi-million-pound budget, performing financial forecasting, and overseeing fee collection/bursaries.

  • Resource Management: Leading the administrative, catering, and premises teams to ensure an elite learning environment.

  • Strategic Procurement: Negotiating high-value contracts and managing capital projects related to school facilities.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Essential Requirements: Background in finance/business management (CSBM/DSBM or Accountancy qualification preferred).

  • Salary: Exceptional salary paid on the school's independent pay scale.

  • Support: Access to a dedicated administrative team and generous school-specific benefits.

Vacancy posted more than 2 months ago
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