Lead Finance, HR and Operations at a High-Performing Ealing Secondary School

📍 Location: Ealing, West London 📅 Start: ASAP 💼 Contract: Permanent ⏰ Hours: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm 💷 Salary: £58,000–£66,000 🚀 A Senior Role With Real Responsibility A high-performing secondary school in Ealing is seeking an experienced School Business Manager to join its Senior Leadership Team and take ownership of the school's business and operational functions. You'll play a central role in ensuring the school has strong financial controls, effective systems and well-managed resources. The Role Leading financial planning and budget management Preparing management accounts and forecasts Managing procurement and contracts Overseeing HR, payroll and recruitment processes Leading premises and facilities management Managing health & safety and compliance Supporting risk management and insurance Working with Governors and finance committees Managing administrative and support teams Leading operational improvement projects About You You'll have proven experience as a School Business Manager, Finance Manager or senior school operations professional . Strong financial knowledge, excellent leadership skills and experience managing multiple operational areas are essential. Experience with school finance systems, MIS and London school procedures would be highly advantageous. If you are shortlisted, you will be contacted within 72 hours.