Strategic School Business Manager

About this role

Strategic School
Business Manager

Grade 12

SCP 40 – 45

£56,807 – £64,850

We require from April 2027, a motivated,
committed and dynamic Strategic School Business Manager and leader to join this
thriving 11-18 Foundation School. The new Business Manager will have the
opportunity to make a significant impact on school strategic direction and
outcomes,
joining a team of ambitious leaders and becoming an integral part of the Senior
Leadership Team.

Bishop Heber High School is a very successful, popular and
oversubscribed School situated in rural South Cheshire with over 1,300 students
from Cheshire, Shropshire and North Wales.

The successful candidate will be able to think strategically and
act operationally. With a remit spanning from administration management, finance,
site and facilities management, HR, IT infrastructure, GDPR, catering and
health and safety. The successful candidate will be a core member of the Senior
Leadership Team and will work closely with the Headteacher.

To be equal to the challenge, you will require:

• Experience of planning 1–3-year budgets, drafting funding
  proposals, monitoring contract performance and overseeing recruitment
• A high level of HR management experience
• A high level of commercial acumen and business expertise
• A proven track record in project management
• An extremely analytical mindset and meticulous attention to detail
• Proven ability to balance conflicting priorities
• Line management experience of a large team/s

Finally, a formal business qualification, preferably together with
an HR qualification,

along with other relevant qualifications and experience is
required.

The closing date is 9
a.m. on Friday, 6th November 2026.

Interviews will be
held week commencing 16th November

We are totally committed to
safeguarding the welfare of young people and expect all staff to share this
commitment. If successful, you will be
expected to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
The School is an equal opportunities employer.