School Business Manager

Job Title

School Business Manager (SBM)

Hillshott Infant School and Nursery

We are looking to recruit a dynamic and organised School Business Manager (SBM) to become a valued member of the Senior Leadership Team at Hillshott Infant School and Nursery. The role offers 37 hours a week on term time, plus an additional 4 weeks to deliver key functions such as year‑end and specific projects. The position is offered on the M1 pay scale (pro‑rated).

• Lead and manage a team and oversee functions including Finance, Human Resources, Premises, Administration and Health and Safety.
• Work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to support school operations and strategy.
• Deliver key projects and support key functions such as year‑end accounting and other term‑time initiatives.
• Provide comprehensive support to the School Business Manager role from HFL Education, including Financial Services and Human Resources.

Experience as a School Business Manager or in a similar financial and operational management role. Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage multiple functions such as finance, human resources, premises, administration, and health & safety. Previous experience in education settings is preferred but not required.

The successful candidate is expected to start as close to 1st September as possible to allow handover from the outgoing SBM.