School Business Manager

Whitehouse Common Primary School is a warm, happy, thriving and forward-thinking school. We are part of the Learning Trust for Excellence (LTE), a Co-operative Trust where member schools maintain independence and autonomy while supporting each other to provide the best educational opportunities for all our children.

We are seeking a proactive and highly skilled School Business Manager to join our welcoming team. In this pivotal role, you will support both the strategic and operational functions of our school.

As the School Business Manager, you will be a key member of our Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and work closely with the Headteacher to drive the school's strategic direction. You will oversee a range of business functions, including finance, HR and personnel, site management, health and safety, catering, and IT. This role requires strong leadership skills, exceptional attention to detail, and a strategic vision to ensure the smooth and effective operation of our school. As with any school, you should be prepared for a dynamic environment where quick thinking, teamwork, leadership, and a hands-on approach are essential.

The Foundation Status that we have provides autonomy of policies and procedures outside those of the LA where appropriate; you will be instrumental in reviewing and implementing these alongside our HR Advisors.

We are a Full Cheque Book School using Access Finance Package with a balanced budget and a healthy carry forward balance.,

• provide professional leadership and management to support the Senior Office Manager in leading the administrative team


• oversee the strategic and operational aspects of the school's financial resource management, including budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and transparency


• manage and be a strategic lead for HR, legal matters, IT, site management, health and safety, catering and other operational aspects to maintain a safe and effective learning environment


• ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, policies, and best practices in financial and operational management


• maximise financial resources by generating income, applying for funding, and ensuring best value for money


• develop and implement strategic plans to enhance operational efficiency and support the school's long-term goals


• collaborate closely with the Senior Leadership Team to align business strategies with educational objectives and drive school improvement
  
  proven expertise in HR management, with a track record of leading and motivating staff


• strong strategic vision with the ability to implement effective operational strategies


• high attention to detail and accuracy in financial and administrative tasks


• excellent accounting and financial management skills, including experience with budgeting and financial planning


• ability to collaborate effectively with the SLT and other stakeholders to support the school's objectives


What we offer:

• a highly supportive and collaborative leadership team and governing body


• a dedicated administrative team


• opportunities for professional development


• a positive and engaging working environment


• access to excellent facilities and resources to support your work


• flexibility with regard to working arrangements


• a happy and vibrant school with a strong family ethos and community spirit
  
  Working for Birmingham City Council is more than just a job; it's about making life better for the 1 million plus people who live and work in the city., The Council is a fantastic place to work. You will find an organisation that is both challenging and supportive; with a leadership impatiently adventurous in its pursuit of excellence.


There is a clear vision which is ensuring that the Council is working for communities today and building for tomorrow, we focus our resources on five key priorities:

• A Prosperous Birmingham: through a focus on inclusive economic growth, tackling unemployment, attracting inward investment, and maximising the benefits of the Commonwealth Games.


• An Inclusive Birmingham: through a focus on tackling poverty and inequality, empowering citizens, promoting diversity and civic pride, and supporting and enabling all children and young people to thrive.


• A Safe Birmingham: through a focus on making the city safer, safeguarding vulnerable citizens, increasing affordable housing, and tackling homelessness.


• A Healthy Birmingham: through a focus on tackling health inequalities, encouraging physical activity and healthy living, supporting mental health, and improving outcomes for adults with disabilities and older people.


• A Green Birmingham: through a focus on street cleanliness, improving air quality, continuing the route to net zero, and becoming a city of nature.


We see the Council's role as providing strategic leadership - that's being able to visualise a new future for the city and equipping others to share our vision. We want to ensure the provision of services for all, so we can support those least able to support themselves by working with partners and putting citizens and neighbourhoods at the heart of our decision-making.

We are always looking for people who put the customer at the centre of their approach, with a commitment to excellence to help us achieve our vision. We will support you to develop and thrive in your role, building a pathway for long-term success, with lots of development opportunities, such as apprenticeships.

In return, we offer you excellent terms and conditions, generous annual leave, a great pension scheme, well-being support, annual travel passes and discounts at a number of city centre establishments.