School Business Manager

School Business Manager

St Mark's Church of England School | Southampton

Grade 12 | Salary: £59,661–£67,375 per annum

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Working pattern:

● Monday–Thursday: 8:00 am–4:00 pm

● Friday: 8:00 am–3:30 pm

● 30-minute unpaid lunch break each day

● Working hours are negotiable

Start date: February 2027

Closing date:

A strategic leader. A people person. Someone who makes things happen. Are you an experienced business leader who thrives on making a difference? Do you have

the financial expertise, operational knowledge and leadership skills to help shape the future of a thriving school community?

St Mark's Church of England School is seeking an exceptional School Business Manager to join our Senior Leadership Team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, highly organised and forward-thinking professional who can combine strategic vision with practical, hands-on leadership.

As an all-through school serving the Southampton community, we are proud of our commitment to excellence, inclusion and our Christian values of love, service and belonging. We are looking for someone who shares our ambition and understands that outstanding business leadership plays a vital role in delivering the best possible education for our pupils.

The opportunity

Reporting directly to the Executive Headteacher, you will play a key role in the strategic leadership and operational management of the school.

You will lead our financial management, human resources, premises, ICT and administration functions, ensuring that our people, resources and systems support the school's ambitions. You will also have the opportunity to lead and develop a relatively new support team,

building a positive culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.

This is more than a finance or operational management role. It is an opportunity to influence decisions, develop people, improve services and make a lasting

contribution to the whole school.

What we're looking for:

We are seeking an accomplished and approachable leader who can:

● Provide strategic financial and operational advice to senior leaders and governors.

● Lead budget planning, financial reporting, procurement and effective financial

controls.

● Inspire, coach and develop teams, creating a culture of accountability,

collaboration and high performance.

● Oversee HR, recruitment, premises, health and safety, ICT and administrative

services.

● Drive improvements to systems, processes and organisational effectiveness.

● Manage competing priorities confidently, making sound decisions and delivering

results.

● Build positive relationships with colleagues, families, governors and external

partners.

You will bring significant business management experience, strong financial skills, sound professional judgement and the confidence to contribute at senior leadership level.

Experience in education is desirable, but we also welcome applications from experienced professionals in other sectors who can demonstrate the relevant transferable skills.

Why join St Mark's?

At St Mark's, you will join a welcoming, ambitious school community where professional trust, teamwork and continuous improvement are valued. You will have the opportunity to influence whole-school strategy, shape business operations across primary and secondary phases, develop a talented support team and make a meaningful contribution to the education and wellbeing of our pupils.

Ready to make a difference?

If you are a confident business leader who enjoys developing people, solving problems and turning ambitious plans into successful outcomes, we would love to hear from you.

Come and help shape the future of St Mark's Church of England School.

How to apply

Please complete the support staff application form available at:

https://www.stmarksschool.co.uk/community/vacancies-at-st-marks/

Send your completed application to:

HR@st-marks-southampton.org.uk

For an informal discussion about the role, telephone 02380 772968.

School visits are welcomed and can be arranged by emailing info@st-marks-southampton.org.uk

Safeguarding

St Mark's Church of England School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to appropriate safer recruitment and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.