School Business Manager Dual Site

ImpactMatch Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - GBP 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Birmingham is seeking a School Business Manager to oversee operations at Billesley Primary School and Tiverton Academy. The role involves leading finance, HR, and daily operations while building relationships with school leadership teams. Candidates should be experienced in budget management and compliance, and committed to creating safe and effective learning environments for children. This permanent, full-time position offers competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

29 days annual leave

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Cycle and tech salary sacrifice schemes

Eye care and flu jabs

Qualifications

• Experienced School Business Manager or operational leader in education.
• Confident in managing budgets, HR processes, and compliance.
• Proven ability to work across dual-site operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance, HR, and operations for two schools.
• Manage resources to achieve great outcomes for children.
• Collaborate with Principals and support teams.

Skills

Budget management

HR processes

Compliance management

Strategic planning

Relationship building

Job description

Overview

Contract: Permanent, full-time position, 52 weeks per year

Location: Birmingham: Dual-site across Billesley Primary School & Tiverton Academy

Salary: £42,840 – £51,357 FTE, based on experience, with access to a generous benefits package

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As School Business Manager across The Elliot Foundation’s Billesley Primary School and Tiverton Academy, you’ll play a central role in helping both schools run smoothly, safely and effectively. Working closely with Principals and Senior Leadership Teams, you’ll lead finance, HR, estates and day-to-day operations, making sure resources are well managed and focused on what matters most: great outcomes for children.

This is a dual-site leadership role across two very different school communities: a large, vibrant three-form entry school at Billesley and a close-knit one-form entry academy at Tiverton. You’ll bring strategic oversight where needed and a hands-on approach where it counts, acting as the key operational lead on the ground.

You won’t be doing this alone. Supported by strong regional and central Trust teams who manage much of the statutory compliance and procurement, you’ll have the space to focus on leadership, problem-solving and creating environments where pupils and staff can thrive.

About you

You’re an experienced School Business Manager or operational leader who understands how strong systems, people and processes underpin great education.

You’re confident managing budgets, HR processes and compliance, and comfortable switching between strategic planning and practical delivery across two sites. You build trusted relationships with Principals and support teams, stay calm under pressure, and take pride in making things work behind the scenes.

Above all, you share our belief in putting children first, and in creating safe, well-run schools where everyone can do their best work.

What we offer you

• Contract type: Permanent, full-time (52 weeks)
• Location: Birmingham-based, dual site (Billesley Primary & Tiverton Academy)

29 days annual leave, plus public holidays

Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

A proven dual-site model with strong regional and central Trust support

Cycle and tech salary sacrifice schemes, eye care and flu jabs

The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children and communities

Safeguarding Checks

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and behave in a way which reflects this.

Appointment to this post will be subject to satisfactory safeguarding pre-employment checks including a Barred List check, Disclosure and Barring Service check, and references.

Please note, it is a criminal offence to apply for this post of employment if you are barred from working with children and young people.