Strategic School Business Manager

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Strategic School Business Manager
£56,807 - £64,850
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Bishop Heber High School

About The 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.
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