School Business Manager - Secondary School - Birmingham

A high-performing secondary school in Birmingham is seeking a proactive and strategic School Business Manager to join its operations team from January 2026 . The successful School Business Manager will oversee finance, HR, estates and administration, ensuring efficient processes and strong compliance across the school. Working closely with the Headteacher and senior leadership team, the School Business Manager will provide accurate financial reporting and operational leadership. An induction and handover will be arranged before January 2026 so the School Business Manager is fully prepared for the spring term.

• School Business Manager required for a permanent full-time role
• School Business Manager needed for a large secondary school in Birmingham
• School Business Manager joining a well-established operations and support team

The School Business Manager will lead budget planning, oversee procurement, manage HR/ payroll processes and ensure statutory compliance across health & safety and estates. In Birmingham, the appointed School Business Manager will benefit from supportive leadership, structured workflows and clear strategic priorities. We are seeking an individual who is highly organised, financially astute and confident supporting whole-school operations.

School information
• Popular secondary school in Birmingham with ~1,200 pupils
• Supportive SLT and strong culture of collaboration
• Excellent CPD and leadership training available

Experience & qualifications
– Experience in school business management or operational leadership
– Strong financial management skills and understanding of school budgeting
– Knowledge of HR, estates and compliance processes
– Proficiency with finance systems and Microsoft Office
– Ability to start January 2026 and commute to Birmingham

Application
To be considered for this School Business Manager role, please forward a CV as soon as possible.