Business Manager - Permanent | Croydon Region
A successful and growing multi-academy trust is looking to appoint an experienced and proactive Central Business Manager to support a group of schools across the Croydon region.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified school business professional to join a collaborative central team and play a key role in supporting the operational, financial, HR, and estates functions across multiple school sites.
Working closely with school leaders, finance staff, and the wider central operations team, the successful candidate will help ensure schools are running effectively, efficiently, and in line with trust-wide standards and procedures.
What the Trust Offers
Supportive and collaborative central leadership team
Opportunity to work across multiple schools within an established trust
Strong focus on staff wellbeing and professional development
Flexible start date depending on notice period
Access to experienced HR, estates, and finance specialists
Long-term career progression opportunities within the trust
The Role
Supporting the operational management of a group of schools
Working across HR, estates, compliance, finance, and business functions
Advising school leaders on day-to-day operational matters
Liaising with contractors, external providers, and trust teams
Supporting efficient and compliant school operations across sites
Requirements
Applicants should have:
Previous school business management experience within the education sector
Strong knowledge of HR, estates, and operational management in schools
Excellent organisational and communication skills
The ability to work independently and across multiple sites
A relevant Business Management qualification (preferred)
Applications from experienced unqualified School Business Managers may also be considered.
Salary
£46,966 – £56,375 (Outer London)
Apply
Please submit your updated CV for immediate consideration.
Suitable applicants may be contacted before the closing date.
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