Connect2Hackney, the internal talent team for Hackney Council. are looking for a strategic and resilient School Business Manager to take on a high-impact role overseeing a cluster of 10 to 15 schools within the borough.
The Challenge
Managing the business operations for a single school is a feat; managing a portfolio of 15 is a masterclass in leadership. You will be the operational backbone for a significant portion of our educational landscape, ensuring that while teachers focus on the classroom, the “engine room” of our schools runs seamlessly.
Your Key Responsibilities
Strategic Financial Oversight: Managing complex budgets across multiple sites, ensuring long-term financial sustainability and compliance.
Operational Excellence: Overseeing HR, procurement, health and safety, and premises management for the cluster.
Stakeholder Management: Acting as the primary liaison between Headteachers, Governors, and the Local Authority.
Change Management: Driving efficiencies and standardizing processes across diverse school settings.
Work Pattern & Flexibility
We believe in results over “desk time.” This role offers a modern hybrid approach:
Office Presence: 1-2 days per week at our Hackney central offices for team collaboration and strategy.
On the Ground: You must be mobile and available to visit schools across the borough to build relationships and conduct site audits.
Remote Focus: The remainder of your week can be spent working from home.
What You’ll Need to Succeed
Experience: A proven track record in school business management (SBM) or high-level multi-site operational management and business analytical and management systems.
Qualifications: DSBM/CSBM/ADSBM or a relevant degree in Accountancy/Business Management is highly desirable.
Resilience: The ability to juggle the demands of 10+ schools without breaking a sweat.
Communication: A knack for explaining complex financial data to non-finance professionals (like Headteachers and Governors).
Why Hackney?
Hackney is one of the most exciting boroughs in London. By joining us, you’ll benefit from:
A generous local government pension scheme.
A supportive network within the Hackney Education directorate.
The opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of thousands of London’s children.
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