School Business Manager

The Arts XChange is a part of T4 Trust, offering alternative provision to hard to reach children and we are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, effective, experienced and highly skilled School Business Manager with excellent people skills to join our team.

The School Business Manager (SBM) plays a key role in managing the strategy and operation of the business functions of our school, including financial management, health and safety, human resources, premises management, whole school administration, management information systems and compliance. They are responsible for providing professional leadership and, in partnership with the Senior Leadership Team, enhance the effectiveness and achievements of the school. This role also includes some Trust responsibilities to ensure business services are run efficiently.

The position of School Business Manager is wide and varied and therefore requires an individual who can embrace the complexity of this role.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly professional individual to join our hardworking and passionate team. We offer a very supportive staff environment which is exciting and stimulating.

The successful applicant will:

• have relevant qualifications and suitable experience;

• have excellent communication and interpersonal skills;

• be self-motivated, organised and have the ability to work autonomously;

• think strategically and have experience of operating systems and procedures;

• be an enthusiastic team player who is adaptable, flexible and well organised;

• be prepared to make a distinctive contribution.