Business Manager

School Business Manager – Crawley

Full-Time
Salary: £42,000 – £55,000 per annum (dependent on experience and responsibilities)

Engage Education is working with a successful and forward-thinking school in Crawley to recruit an experienced School Business Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised and strategic professional to play a key role in supporting the leadership team and ensuring the effective day-to-day operation of the school.

The successful candidate will oversee a range of business and operational functions, helping to ensure resources are managed effectively while supporting the school’s commitment to delivering outstanding educational outcomes.

About the role:

• Leading the school’s business, operational, and administrative functions
• Managing budgets, financial planning, and resource allocation
• Supporting the Headteacher and senior leadership team with strategic planning
• Overseeing HR administration and recruitment processes
• Managing contracts, procurement, and supplier relationships
• Ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and school policies
• Supporting premises, facilities, health and safety, and site management functions
• Monitoring operational performance and identifying opportunities for improvement
• Preparing reports and presenting information to senior leaders and governors
• Leading and developing support staff teams across the school

About you:

• Previous experience in a School Business Manager, Operations Manager, or similar leadership role
• Strong financial management and budget monitoring experience
• Excellent organisational and project management skills
• Experience managing teams and operational functions
• Strong understanding of compliance, health and safety, and school operations
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work strategically while maintaining attention to detail
• Relevant business, finance, or management qualifications are desirable
• School-based experience is highly desirable

Why choose Engage Education?

• Pay in line with Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), matching permanent staff rates
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Engage consultant
• Free access to CPD training delivered by experienced senior leaders
• £50 referral bonus

How to apply
If this role sounds right for you, please apply below or contact Engage Education directly.

If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion. However, we will keep your details on file and support you with future opportunities.

All candidates must hold, or be willing to obtain, a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance will be provided.

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