Position: School Business Manager (SBM)
Location: Camden
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: Immediate Start Available

School Business Manager Role in an Outstanding Primary School

An Outstanding Primary School in Camden is seeking to appoint an experienced and forward-thinking School Business Manager to join its Senior Leadership Team from an immediate start. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a high-performing school that is committed to delivering exceptional educational outcomes while maintaining the highest standards of operational excellence.

The school is renowned for its inclusive ethos, strong community partnerships, and commitment to continuous improvement. Working closely with the Headteacher and Governors, the successful candidate will provide strategic leadership across finance, operations, human resources, estates, and compliance, ensuring the school continues to thrive.

About the Role

The successful candidate will lead the school's business and operational functions, ensuring that financial resources, staffing, facilities, and administrative services are managed efficiently and effectively.

You will oversee budgeting, financial planning, procurement, HR processes, premises management, health and safety, contract management, and statutory compliance while supporting the school's long-term strategic objectives. This is a varied leadership role requiring excellent commercial awareness, organisational skills, and the ability to build positive relationships with staff, governors, parents, and external partners.

As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will play an integral role in supporting school improvement and ensuring the effective delivery of high-quality operational services.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting

• Oversee procurement, contract management, and supplier relationships

• Manage HR operations, recruitment, payroll liaison, and personnel processes

• Ensure compliance with health and safety, safeguarding, and statutory regulations

• Oversee estates, facilities management, and premises development

• Lead the school's administrative and operational support teams

• Support strategic planning alongside the Headteacher and Governors

• Ensure robust risk management and governance procedures are maintained

The School Environment

This Outstanding Primary School in Camden is recognised for its excellent teaching, strong leadership, and vibrant learning community. Pupils are enthusiastic, respectful, and supported to achieve their full potential within an inclusive and nurturing environment.

Staff benefit from a collaborative culture, high-quality professional development, and supportive leadership that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement. The school offers modern facilities and is committed to providing an exceptional working environment for all employees.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Requirements

• Significant experience in school business, finance, or operational management

• Strong financial management and budget planning experience

• Knowledge of HR, procurement, estates management, and statutory compliance

• Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills

• Ability to contribute strategically as part of a senior leadership team

Desirable

• Experience working within a primary school or educational setting

• ISBL School Business Professional qualification or equivalent

• Knowledge of academy or maintained school financial regulations

• Experience leading organisational improvement and change management initiatives

How to Apply

If you are interested in this School Business Manager role at an Outstanding Primary School in Camden, please submit your CV as soon as possible.