School Business Manager

Connect2Hackney, the internal talent team for Hackney Council. are looking for a strategic and resilient School Business Manager to take on a high-impact role overseeing a cluster of 10 to 15 schools within the borough.

The Challenge

Managing the business operations for a single school is a feat; managing a portfolio of 15 is a masterclass in leadership. You will be the operational backbone for a significant portion of our educational landscape, ensuring that while teachers focus on the classroom, the "engine room" of our schools runs seamlessly.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Financial Oversight: Managing complex budgets across multiple sites, ensuring long-term financial sustainability and compliance.

• Operational Excellence: Overseeing HR, procurement, health and safety, and premises management for the cluster.

• Stakeholder Management: Acting as the primary liaison between Headteachers, Governors, and the Local Authority.

• Change Management: Driving efficiencies and standardizing processes across diverse school settings.

Work Pattern & Flexibility

We believe in results over "desk time." This role offers a modern hybrid approach:

• Office Presence: 1-2 days per week at our Hackney central offices for team collaboration and strategy.

• On the Ground: You must be mobile and available to visit schools across the borough to build relationships and conduct site audits.

• Remote Focus: The remainder of your week can be spent working from home.

What You''ll Need to Succeed

• Experience: A proven track record in school business management (SBM) or high-level multi-site operational management and business analytical and management systems.

• Qualifications: DSBM/CSBM/ADSBM or a relevant degree in Accountancy/Business Management is highly desirable.

• Resilience: The ability to juggle the demands of 10+ schools without breaking a sweat.

• Communication: A knack for explaining complex financial data to non-finance professionals (like Headteachers and Governors).

Why Hackney?

Hackney is one of the most exciting boroughs in London. By joining us, you''ll benefit from:

• A generous local government pension scheme.

• A supportive network within the Hackney Education directorate.

• The opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of thousands of London''s children.

Commercial Services Trading Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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