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SALARY: BEXLEY 18 POINTS 1 - 4

Blackfen School is a progressive and vibrant learning community that focuses on raising the aspirations and releasing the potential of every young person in our care.

We are seeking an outstanding School Business Manager to join the senior leadership of the School, with a primary focus on financial strategy, sustainability, and performance.

This is a pivotal leadership role for a commercially minded professional who can ensure that financial planning, control, and decision-making directly support the delivery of high-quality education.

Working closely with the Headteacher and Governors, you will take ownership of the school’s financial position—providing clarity, insight, and strategic direction to ensure long-term stability and impact.

In this role you will:

• Lead the development and delivery of robust, sustainable budgets
• Provide clear financial insight to inform strategic decision-making
• Ensure the school achieves maximum value
• Balance financial control with enabling investment in student outcomes
• Lead on matters relating to premises and facilities management

Alongside this, you will oversee all operational services to ensure they support financial and organisational efficiency.

The ideal candidate will bring:

• Significant experience in budget management, financial planning, and reporting
• Experience operating within a regulated or complex environment
• A proactive, analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail
• Relevant professional qualification (e.g., CSBM, DSBM or equivalent)
• Knowledge of facilities management and health & safety regulations

The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Check.

The Information pack can also be obtained by email to vacancies@blackfen.bexley.sch.uk or by downloading a pack from our website  www.blackfenschoolforgirls.co.uk

This post is considered to be a customer-facing position; as such it falls within scope of the Code of Practice on English language requirement for public sector workers. The school therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that the post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the person specification. These will be applied during the recruitment / selection and probationary stages.

We in Blackfen School for Girls are committed to practice that which protects children from harm. Staff and volunteers in this organisation accept and recognise our responsibilities to develop awareness of the issues which cause children harm. We believe all children have a right to attend school and learn in a safe environment. Children should be free from harm by adults in the school and other children.

We in Blackfen School for Girls are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school.

We shall apply safer Recruitment and Selection to all posts to ensure that all those who work in a school environment are fully aware of our commitment to safeguarding children and are able to show competence and fitness for purpose in this area.

Blackfen School does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and professional values.

CLOSING DATE: 01 JUNE 2026