Connect2Hackney, the internal talent team for Hackney Council. are looking for a strategic and resilient School Business Manager to take on a high-impact role overseeing a cluster of 10 to 15 schools within the borough.

The Challenge

Managing the business operations for a single school is a feat; managing a portfolio of 15 is a masterclass in leadership. You will be the operational backbone for a significant portion of our educational landscape, ensuring that while teachers focus on the classroom, the "engine room" of our schools runs seamlessly.

Your Key Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Oversight: Managing complex budgets across multiple sites, ensuring long-term financial sustainability and compliance.

Operational Excellence: Overseeing HR, procurement, health and safety, and premises management for the cluster.

Stakeholder Management: Acting as the primary liaison between Headteachers, Governors, and the Local Authority.

Change Management: Driving efficiencies and standardizing processes across diverse school settings.

Work Pattern & Flexibility

We believe in results over "desk time." This role offers a modern hybrid approach:

Office Presence: 1-2 days per week at our Hackney central offices for team collaboration and strategy.

On the Ground: You must be mobile and available to visit schools across the borough to build relationships and conduct site audits.

Remote Focus: The remainder of...