School Business Manager

St Ignatius College is a Catholic voluntary aided secondary school providing Jesuit education for boys aged 11-16 and a mixed sixth form. Our mission is to form young people of competence, conscience, and compassionate commitment, achieving academic excellence and living lives as ‘men and women for others’.

Are you an experienced and visionary School Business Manager ready to play a pivotal role in a thriving Catholic Jesuit secondary school and sixth form? At St Ignatius College, we are committed to academic excellence and the holistic development of every pupil. We are seeking a dynamic leader to join our Senior Leadership Team and help us shape the future of our school through strategic financial and operational leadership.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a school where every individual is known, valued, and supported to flourish intellectually, socially, emotionally, culturally, and spiritually. If you are passionate about making a positive impact and leading with integrity, we want to hear from you.

The school is at an exciting time in its development as we are part of the School Rebuilding Programme so will have new buildings, sports centre and facilities in place by 2029.

We warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds and faiths to join our inclusive, diverse community dedicated to forming ‘men and women for others’.

St Ignatius College is:

·         rated Outstanding in Leadership and Management, Behaviour and Attitudes, Personal Development, and Quality of Education (OFSTED 2025)

·         a supportive and collaborative environment with strong leadership and friendly, committed staff

·         a school culture that nurtures men and women for others, dedicated to making the world a better place

·         excellent facilities and resources to support your professional growth

·         a school where students are courteous, respectful and keen to succeed

We Are Looking For:

·         a professional qualification in school business management (CSBM, DSBM, or equivalent or working towards)

·         knowledge of health & safety, premises management, risk, procurement, finance, recruitment, GDPR and IT infrastructure (including cyber security)

·         strong organisational skills and attention to detail

·         interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with staff, governors, parents, and external partners

·         a commitment to the values of competence, conscience, and compassionate commitment, aligned with our Jesuit ethos

The successful candidate will also be:

·          well presented, articulate and an effective communicator

·          self‑motivated, dedicated and consistent

·         able to solve problems efficiently and make effective decisions

·          able to work well as part of a team and uses their initiative

·          able to bring a positive, flexible and proactive approach

What we offer:

·         An experienced and dedicated staff who share their excellent practice with each other

·         Paid Personal/Well-being Day

·         Cycle scheme

·         Employee Assistance Programme

·         Excellent modern facilities in a well-resourced school, with access to free parking, free refreshments, a swimming pool and sports facilities

We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. The successful applicant will be committed to the distinct Jesuit ethos of the College. St Ignatius College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Anyone applying to work in our school is expected to share this commitment.