School Business Manager - Brighton & Hove

School Business Manager

NJC M9 (Spinal Column Points 37-40)

Salary: £48,226 - £51,356 per annum

Full-TimePermanent

Start date - Sept 1st or Oct 1st 2026An Exciting Time to Join Our CommunityAre you a skilled operational manager looking to make a genuine impact? This is an incredibly exciting time to join our High School. As a vibrant, inclusive 11-16 secondary school situated in the beautiful coastal city of Brighton & Hove, we are deeply proud of our community school ethos.

We are seeking an exceptional School Business Manager to join our Senior Leadership Team. In this pivotal role, you will lead our operational business functions-including finance, human resources, premises, catering, IT and our fantastic on-site Sports Centre. If you are highly organised, thrive in a dynamic environment, and want to support our mission of delivering excellent outcomes for every student, we want to hear from you.Why choose our school? (Our Perks)We believe that a happy, supported workforce is key to a thriving school. When you join ou family, you will enjoy a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• State-of-the-Art Facilities: Full, discounted access to the facilities at the Sports Centre.
• Health & Wellbeing Support: Access to comprehensive staff wellbeing packages, occupational health services, and a dedicated, supportive team environment.
• Professional Growth: Excellent continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities tailored to senior support staff.
• Local Authority Benefits: Access to the highly secure Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and wide-ranging Brighton & Hove City Council staff discounts (including travel, lifestyle, and retail perks).
• Unbeatable Location: Work in a brilliant coastal city school, nestled right on the edge of the scenic South Downs, with excellent transport links.

The Ideal CandidateWe are looking for a proactive, practical leader who holds a qualification in School Business Management (at least CSBM/Level 4 or equivalent) and possesses solid experience in financial tracking and operational management. You must have superb interpersonal skills, a calm and measured approach under pressure, and the ability to confidently manage our brilliant administration, catering, premises, IT and sports centre teams.

Key Recruitment Dates

• Application Deadline: Friday 24th July 2026 at 9:00am
• Shortlisting Notification: Successful shortlisted candidates will be contacted by 2:00pm on Friday 24th July 2026.
• Interview Date: Wednesday 29th July 2026Enquiries & How to Apply

If you would like an application pack, discuss the role or arrange a visit to the school, please contact Ryan Feldman -

Please note that Hays are the recruiting partner for Longhill SchoolPlease note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.All candidates must complete our standard application form in order to be considered. CVs are not accepted in the interests of safeguarding.Brighton & Hove City Council - Taking Action for Equality.

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