Business Manager

Business Manager - SEN College - September 2026 Location: Lambeth, South East London Contract: Full-Time Start Date: September start Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm Salary: £22 - £25 per hour About the Role Remedy Education are supporting a SEN college in Lambeth who require an experienced and proactive School Business Manager to join their leadership team on a fixed-term contract. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised and commercially minded professional to oversee the operational, financial and administrative functions of a large secondary school. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the efficient day-to-day running of the school, supporting senior leaders and helping to deliver the best possible outcomes for students and staff. Key Responsibilities • Lead and manage the school's financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting. • Oversee procurement processes and ensure value for money across all expenditure. • Manage contracts, suppliers and service level agreements. • Provide strategic and operational support to the Senior Leadership Team. • Oversee HR administration processes, recruitment coordination and personnel records. • Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory and safeguarding requirements. • Manage premises, facilities and health and safety functions. • Lead and develop administrative and support staff. • Monitor and improve operational systems, processes and procedures. • Support school improvement initiatives through effective resource planning. About You We are looking for a candidate who can demonstrate: • Previous experience as a School Business Manager, Operations Manager or similar leadership role. • Strong financial management and budget oversight experience. • Excellent organisational and project management skills. • Experience managing teams and multiple operational functions. • Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities. • A thorough understanding of compliance, health and safety and operational governance. • The ability to work independently and hit the ground running in a fast-paced environment. The Offer • Immediate start opportunity. • A supportive and collaborative working environment. • The chance to make a significant impact within a well-established SEN College • Competitive salary package. How to Apply To apply, please submit your CV together with a brief covering statement outlining your suitability for the role and your availability to start. School Business Manager - Lambeth Remedy Education: At Remedy Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London. Remedy Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%