Business Manager

St Andrew’s School Address: Aylmerton, Norfolk, NR11 8QA Salary: £43,822-£48,227 per annum Hours: 37.5 hours per week Contract: Permanent, Required as soon as possible Reference: 8177 We are seeking a motivated and experienced professional to become an integral part of our Senior Leadership Team (SLT). In this role, you will work closely with the Headteacher to ensure the school achieves its educational objectives and meets Ofsted requirements. You will take the strategic lead in developing, managing, and operating all financial, administrative, and support services within the school. Your focus will be on ensuring financial stability and driving sustainable growth. As a key advisor, you will deliver clear information, advice, and recommendations to the Trustee Board, Headteacher, and SLT on the strategic development of the school’s finances and support services. You will oversee the effective management and monitoring of the school’s overall budget and related financial matters. Additionally, you will act as the lead advisor for personnel and human resources, ensuring compliance and best practice. This role includes responsibility for monitoring external service providers and leading all external audit processes for finance and Health & Safety, ensuring the highest standards are maintained. Your responsibilities Leadership and Management – Be an active member of the SLT and line manage administrative, finance staff and the Site Manager. Finance Management – To take the lead on and be responsible for all areas of financial management within the school including budget setting, monitoring, payroll and VAT returns. Human Resource Management – Managing all aspects of HR for the school including all aspects relating to recruitment. Premises and Health & Safety Management – Oversight of and competent person for all aspects relating to Health and Safety at the school. Data Protection/GDPR Management – To act as the school’s lead point of contact in relation to GDPR/data protection. Student Attendance – Be the school’s lead on student attendance. What you will need Formal qualifications in accounting or management; or CSBM/DSBM or equivalent and/or proven skills and abilities of high-level financial management skills. Significant experience of financial management and budgeting in a school setting. Good organisational skills and ability to juggle multiple priorities, as well as being able to stay calm under pressure. A positive can-do attitude. About us St Andrew’s School is a small independent special school which caters for pupils with social and communication difficulties and specialises in working with pupils with autistic spectrum disorders. We are located in a beautiful North Norfolk rural setting. What we will offer you Excellent continued professional development opportunities. Access to free wellbeing support (including GP support 24 hours a day for yourself and family members, physiotherapy, weight management, mental health support and counselling). A friendly and caring staff team. Friendly, happy children A beautiful setting to work in. For more information Please read the Job Description (word) and Person Specification (word) To find out more, please contact Adrian Crossland by calling 01263 837927. How to apply Please complete the attached application form (word). Completed application to be returned to Adrian Crossland by post or via email adriancrossland@standrewsschool.co.uk. Closing date: 9am, 12 December 2025. Interview date: 17 December 2025. Promoted as JOTW (Job of the Week) on Suffolk Jobs Direct.