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Business Manager Location: Farnham Salary: Circa 60,000 Closing date: 04/05/2026 The Business Manager is a new, handson general management role based fulltime at the school, with flexibility expected around key dates in the school calendar. As a member of the SLT, the role is the principal interface for the Head, SLT and all staff on support service matters. The role is responsible for the daily management of many of the support services functions on site, and is expected to manage matters insitu where possible. Strategic matters, largescale projects, resourcing decisions and other significant matters beyond daily needs will be escalated to the Prep Schools Bursar, or to HR and IT colleagues who manage those group functions. The role will monitor adherence to support services budgets and ensure compliance with relevant rules, regulations and guidance applicable to the teams they are managing. Overall Purpose To ensure the smooth and efficient daytoday running of the school To manage key staff delivering onsite operational support services To be a conduit between the school s Head, SLT and Prep Schools Bursar To ensure adherence to support services budgets, liaising with local stakeholders and the Prep Schools Bursar as required To direct colleagues to appropriate support where it is provided centrally at Charterhouse Person Specification Qualifications Essential: Driving licence Desirable: Educated to degree level Experience Essential: Background in: Facilities/Estates management, School administration and/or operations management Experience in managing budgets Experience in managing teams, coordinating operations and ensuring organisational processes run smoothly Proven ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships (both internal and external) at all levels Knowledge of UK Health and Safety legislation Desirable: Experience of working in a school environment Knowledge and experience of ISI regulations and inspections Experience of Safer Recruitment in schools Skills Essential: Management and administration Good IT skills and an ability to learn how to use new systems Excellent oral and written English Good organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines Ability to effectively manage budgets Ability to communicate confidently and professionally to a wide variety of staff and stakeholders Desirable: Microsoft Office and ISAMs experience Personal Attributes Essential: Proactive and decisive Ability to be flexible and undertake tasks at all levels A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people High levels of personal and professional integrity, exercising tactfulness and maintaining confidentiality as necessary #J-18808-Ljbffr