School Business Manager - The Blandford School

Posted on 07 November 2025
Applications close on 21 November 2025

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All Locations:

Blandford Forum

Salary Details:

£49,282 - £55,460

Vacancy Type:

Permanent

Function:

School Support Staff

Employer:

Dorset Council - The Blandford School

Job Working Pattern:

Full time

Closing time of advert

Not Specified

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School Business Manager - The Blandford School

About the role

School Business Manager – Full or Part Time Options available between 0.6 and 1 FTE* – Permanent

Dorset Grade 13 (SCP 38 - 44) Full Time Equivalent Salary £49,282 - £55,460 * FTE to be discussed with candidates as part of the selection process. Required: Easter 2026 (or sooner for suitable candidate)

The Blandford School are seeking a highly motivated, qualified and experienced Business Manager to join our dynamic team. As a key member of our school leadership team, you will oversee the financial management, operations, Estates, IT and strategic development of the school, ensuring that resources are utilised effectively and efficiently to support students and our development priorities. The successful candidate will work closely with the Headteacher and Governors to develop and implement the school’s strategic vision. Lead on financial planning and resource allocation to support school improvement priorities and advise on business risks and opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Management: Oversee budgeting, financial planning, and reporting to ensure the school’s financial health. Work closely with the Headteacher and governors to develop financial strategies that support the school’s objectives. Monitor income and expenditure, producing regular financial reports for SLT and Governors. Ensure compliance with financial regulations and audit requirements. Seek additional funding opportunities including grants and lettings.
• Operational Leadership: oversee school facilities, Estates, health & safety and IT to ensure smooth and efficient day-to-day and strategic operations.
• Strategic Planning: Contribute to long-term strategic planning, advising on resource allocation and planning for future growth. Seek opportunities for additional funding through bids and grants
• HR & Staff Support: Oversee recruitment, contracts, and staff welfare, guiding & supporting HR processes to ensure a motivated and high-performing workforce.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure the school complies with all relevant regulations, policies, and legislation.
• School Improvement: Collaborate with the leadership team to implement projects that enhance the overall school environment and student experience.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Relevant qualification in business, finance, or school management.
• Proven experience in financial management, ideally within the education sector.
• Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to inspire a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience of strategic planning and operational management.
• Knowledge of school governance and relevant education policies.
• Ability to think analytically and solve problems proactively.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and collaborative leadership team.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A vibrant, diverse, and positive school environment.
• Some flexible working in school holidays

Further Information

Why Choose Us?

The Blandford School is a popular and successful 11-18 comprehensive school with high aspirations for our students, judged ‘Good’ in all areas at our last inspection and situated in the beautiful county of Dorset, 30 minutes from the beaches of Poole and Bournemouth and 40 minutes from the New Forest National Park. With outstanding modern facilities, and inspirational and dedicated staff, our students achieve above the national average and progress to a wide range of destinations.

We are focused on ensuring staff well-being and pride ourselves on a supportive team approach. The school supports professional development and believes in all staff improving their skills and abilities.

We welcome candidates visiting the school prior to an application; please contact Stacey Stevens for further information or to arrange a visit: [email protected]

Closing Date: Friday 21st November - 12.00 pm

Interviews: Week commencing 1st December

(The school reserves the right to interview prior to the closing date should suitable applicants apply)

About Us

Our school values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

The Blandford school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; this is a commitment which we expect all staff and volunteers to share. The successful candidate will be required to have a Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with the Governments safer recruitment guidelines.

This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (2013 and 2020)) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Keeping Children Safe in Education

Our school will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. All aspects of social media and internet searches will be conducted. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

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