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School Business Manager - Dual Site\n\nLocation: Bucknall (Stoke-on-Trent) & Wilmslow (Cheshire East)\nContract: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract\nHours: 40 hours per week\nSalary: £52,000 - £55,000 per annum\n\nThis role requires an application form - Please get in touch with Jennifer on (url removed) or (phone number removed)\n\nSchool Staffing Solutions is proud to be recruiting a School Business Manager -Dual Site role, on behalf a large independent SEN provider. This provider has one SEN School in Stoke-on-Trent which is proud to be rated Outstanding by Ofsted, delivering innovative education and care for up to 90 people aged 6-19 with complex needs, including Autism and associated conditions.\n\nThe second School in Wilmslow, Cheshire, opened in April 2023, is already making a significant impact. With capacity for 50 students, it provides specialist education for children and people aged 5-19 with Autism spectrum conditions.

\n\nThe Role\n\nThis is a senior leadership opportunity across two specialist schools, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping operational excellence and supporting outstanding outcomes for students. Both schools have Administration Teams that will work under your management and guidance.\n\nAs School Business Manager, you will lead and develop all support services across both sites, including:\n\nFinance\nHuman Resources\nAdministration\nFacilities & Estates\nICT\nHealth & Safety\nHousekeeping & CateringYou will ensure these services operate efficiently, compliantly, and in alignment with the schools' strategic priorities-creating safe, effective, and high-quality environments for learning and wellbeing.\n\nWorking as part of the Senior Leadership Team, you will:\n\nLead strategic and operational planning for support services\nManage budgets with full accountability, driving value and performance\nEnsure compliance with regulatory, safeguarding, and health & safety requirements\nOversee financial performance, reporting, and resource allocation\nInspire and manage multi-disciplinary teams across both sites\nDrive continuous improvement and operational excellenceThis is a varied and dynamic role, and you will be expected to contribute to the wider leadership and success of both schools.\n\nAbout You\n\nYou are an experienced and confident leader with a strong background in business management-ideally within education or a similar regulated environment.\n\nYou will bring:\n\nProven leadership experience across multiple operational functions\nStrong financial acumen, including budget setting, monitoring, and performance analysis (including EBITDA)\nSound knowledge of safeguarding, compliance, and health & safety legislation\nUnderstanding of education funding, inspection frameworks, and regulatory requirements\nExcellent communication and relationship-building skills\nThe ability to work autonomously, make sound decisions, and solve complex problemsDesirable:\n\nA recognised management or professional qualification (e.g. Management Diploma or Finance qualification)Experience leading HR processes and procedures\n\nWhat's on offer:\n\nGrow with Us - Training & Development\nSave Money on Everyday Essentials with Perkbox app helps you stretch your money further\nCompetitive Pay & Reward\nWe regularly benchmark our pay and benefits to stay ahead of the curve.

You'll enjoy:\nEnhanced Annual Leave, Company Sick Pay, Enhanced Pension &Life Assurance\n24/7 GP Access - For You & Your Household\nUK Health Cash Plan\nEmployee Assistance Programme\nRefer a Friend - Earn £1,000!Ready to be apart of something special!\n\nPlease get in touch with Jennifer for an application form this role on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)\n\nSchool Staffing Solutions are acting as an employment business for this role

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