School Business Manager | Camden | "Outstanding"...

A highly successful secondary school in Camden is seeking an experienced and commercially minded School Business Manager to join its senior leadership team.

This is a key strategic position within the school, offering the opportunity to lead and oversee finance, HR, premises, compliance, and operational management. Working closely with the Headteacher and Governors, you will play a central role in ensuring the school continues to provide an outstanding educational experience for its students while maintaining efficient and effective day-to-day operations.

The successful candidate will be a confident leader with strong financial and organisational expertise, capable of balancing strategic planning with operational delivery. This role would suit an experienced School Business Manager or an established operations professional with significant experience within the education sector.

The School

This high-performing school has earned an excellent reputation for both academic achievement and staff wellbeing. Despite its success, the culture remains collaborative, supportive, and refreshingly down-to-earth.

Staff benefit from clear systems, strong leadership, and a professional environment where expertise is trusted and valued. The administrative and operational teams are well-established, creating a positive workplace where colleagues work together to achieve shared goals.

The school enjoys modern facilities, excellent transport links, and a leadership team committed to providing staff with the resources and support needed to thrive.

Requirements

Essential:

• Significant experience in School Business Management or a senior operational leadership role within education.

• Strong financial management skills, including budget planning, forecasting, and financial reporting.

• Experience overseeing HR, compliance, contracts, and facilities management.

• Excellent organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• A proactive and solutions-focused approach to leadership.

• The legal right to work in the UK (sponsorship is not available).

Salary & Benefits

• £50,000 – £60,000 per annum (Inner London)

• Full-time, permanent position

• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme

• Private healthcare and wellbeing benefits

• Ongoing professional development opportunities

• Supportive and experienced leadership team

• Excellent transport connections across London

• Opportunity to play a key strategic role within a successful school

Apply

The school is actively arranging interviews and is keen to appoint as soon as possible. If you are interested and available to interview, please submit your CV for immediate consideration. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly by phone.