Lead Finance, Hr And Operations – Top Performing School – Hackney

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Location: HackneyStart: ASAPContract: Permanent, Full-TimeHours: 37 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm

An established high-performing secondary school in Hackney is seeking an experienced School Business Manager to lead the business and operational functions of the school.

Working closely with the Headteacher and senior leadership team, you will play a key role in ensuring the school’s finances, staffing, premises and administrative systems are well managed.

Previous School Business Management Experience Essential

You should have previous experience in a school or education setting and be confident managing financial processes, HR administration, procurement and operational compliance.

What You Will Be Responsible For

Leading annual budgeting and ongoing financial monitoring

Managing purchasing, procurement and supplier contracts

Supporting payroll, HR and staffing processes

Overseeing premises, estates and facilities management

Managing health & safety, risk and compliance

Supporting recruitment and safer onboarding procedures

Preparing reports for Governors and senior leaders

Maintaining accurate financial and personnel records

Reviewing operational processes and identifying improvements

Supporting the school’s wider strategic planning

About You

You will be commercially minded, highly organised and confident dealing with senior stakeholders. Strong knowledge of school finance procedures is important, alongside good IT and Excel skills.

Experience with Arbor, SIMS, Bromcom or other school MIS/finance systems would be advantageous.

If you are shortlisted, you will be contacted within 72 hours.

Lead Finance, HR and Operations – Top Performing School – Hackney London, England, United Kingdom

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Posted: October 17th, 2026