School Business Manager | Wandsworth
A community primary school in Wandsworth is seeking a reliable and experienced School Business Manager to start in January 2026. The School Business Manager will take ownership of financial planning, reporting, audit preparation and operational management, ensuring the school remains financially secure and compliant. This post provides real responsibility and the chance for the School Business Manager to shape operational systems in a busy Wandsworth setting.
• School Business Manager required for an operational leadership role
• School Business Manager required to work within a community primary in Wandsworth
• School Business Manager to lead finance, HR and site management with a hands-on approach
Key duties will include leading budget-setting, overseeing payroll and pensions, managing supplier contracts, coordinating premises maintenance and ensuring health & safety compliance. The School Business Manager will produce accurate management information to support SLT decision-making, lead on cost-control initiatives and line-manage finance and administrative colleagues. Induction and handover activity will take place prior to January 2026 so the School Business Manager is prepared for immediate impact.
Responsibilities
- Produce and maintain budgets, report monthly on performance and advise leaders on financial strategy.
- Oversee payroll processes, pensions administration and HR-related record-keeping.
- Manage premises, contracts and supplier relationships, coordinating maintenance and capital projects.
- Prepare for audits, manage risk registers and ensure statutory compliance.
- Lead and develop office staff to maintain high standards of service delivery.
Person specification
- Experienced in school finance, ideally with prior School Business Manager responsibilities.
- Strong understanding of financial systems, procurement and premises management.
- Confident communicator with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues and governors.
- Practical problem-solver with sound organisational skills and experience of line-management.
- Able to start January 2026 and to work in Wandsworth.
This is an excellent School Business Manager opportunity in Wandsworth for an organised operations lead who wants to make a measurable difference to a school’s financial and operational performance from January 2026.
To be considered for this School Business Manager position, please forward a CV as soon as possible.
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