School Business Manager (maternity cover)

SCHOOL BUSINESS MANAGER (Maternity cover)

FULL TIME

September 2022 start

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated professional to cover the School Business Manager role and to help deliver on the strategic financial management and business development of this beautiful Hampshire school.  The successful applicant will join our team of talented, committed and diligent staff, all of whom are aligned in their passion for ensuring that our pupils receive a high quality education and leave us as well qualified and well-rounded young adults.

School Ethos

To support the school aims, ethos and policies.

To provide leadership in promoting the ethos of the school to pupils, parents and the wider community.

To develop an attitude of high inspiration and achievement in the pupils.

To act as a role model to pupils through professional conduct reflecting our expectations of high standards of appearance and courtesy by the pupils.

Purpose

The School Business Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing a commercial strategy to maximise the School’s revenue (including fee income from existing pupils, new pupils and third party letting income).

To work closely with the marketing and admissions teams to develop a coherent and targeted strategy to develop pupil numbers and maximise revenue.

To manage the finances of the school, including fee invoices, monthly accounts and management of the school budget. 

To manage the internal aspects of school life including transport, facilities, administrative functions and capital expenditure. 

To lead the appraisal process for all members of support staff across the school. 

To take a lead role in ensuring the school is compliant in all areas of ISI compliance framework, including health and safety management. This will involve working closely with the Head and Head’s PA on matters of HR compliance. 

Lead responsibility for fire procedures, disaster recovery plans and accessibility arrangements and other such policies and procedures.

To liaise with the Facilities Manager on the overall care of the school buildings and grounds. 

To manage external lettings and the use of the school by outside individuals and groups.

To manage the catering arrangements for Sherfield School, including working with the school caterers for both day to day planning and hospitality events. 

Liaise with the Head to ensure the IT function meets the needs of all IT users.

Principle Accountabilities

Assisting the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) in maximising the revenue and profit of the school.  You will sit on the Senior Leadership Team, reporting to the Head and help make decisions about the day to day running of the business of the school. 

Working closely with SLT to maximise the school revenue both in and out of term time by integrating efficiently the commercial activity within the wider operations of the school. 

Leading and managing the support staff (admin, facilities, finance, transport and IT).

To negotiate and be responsible for all commercial contracts related to revenue generating activities or cost management.

Responsible for the strategic planning and marketing of the School and will work closely with SLT and the Marketing Manager in order to maximise opportunity available in school. 

Liaise with the Facilities Manager in management of school property and its use both internal and external.

Management of catering within the school, including liaising with the external catering company in terms of budget, costs and hospitality. 

To review the monthly management accounts where necessary.

Support the Head in developing additional revenue streams including letting of school facilities to external companies e.g. summer schools, weddings, training and corporate functions. 

Ensure all licences, insurance and registrations are in place and maintained in accordance with their terms (data controller). 

Negotiate favourable prices and contracts advising on best value. 

Oversee banking and administration of all matters associated with the school’s funds and be the named person to withdraw cash for use within the school from the school bank account.

Preparation of information for year end audit, liaising with auditors and senior stakeholders within that process.

The closing date for applications: 9.00am on Friday 27 May 2022.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to  interview. Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to interview outstanding candidates before the closing date.

In order to apply, please submit a completed  school application form, in full, with a covering  letter of no more than two sides of A4, which sets out your interest in the role and encapsulates the aspects of your experience relevant to the required criteria.

To apply, please send your letter and  Sherfield application form via e-mail to Nick Brain, Executive Head:  hmpa@sherfieldschool.co.uk

You are welcome to include your CV as well  if you wish.