SIMON BALLE SCHOOL School Business Manager Circa £50,000pa 37 hours per week 52 weeks Start asap We wish to appoint an experienced and accomplished individual, working at senior leadership level, to the newly created post of School Business Manager. The post is critical in ensuring that the strategic financial management of the academy is efficient and effective. You will have excellent financial, organisational and communication skills and be able to show a high degree of initiative. A relevant professional accountancy qualification is essential. The role: To be responsible for the school’s finances, preparation of budgets, management accounts, forecasts and business plans Review and improve aspects of administration, policies and reporting processes Assist with aspects of premises and maintenance Eco-school management Community management, lettings and finance generation Company Secretary The successful applicant will: Be proactive and innovative in your approach to work Be able to demonstrate excellent systems and people management skills Take a flexible approach to changing priorities Support the school ethos Be inspired by young people to support teaching and learning experiences which transforms lives If you want to be part of our very successful school and would like more information please contact J Creasey, Simon Balle School, Mangrove Road, Hertford, Herts SG13 8AJ. Tel: 01992 410400 Fax: 01992 410401 email recruitment@simonballe.herts.sch.uk for further details and an application form. Application packs can also be downloaded from our website at www.simonballe.herts.sch.uk . Only applications on the school application form will be accepted along with a letter of application Closing date: Monday 12th May 2014 (noon) Interviews: W/C 19th May 2014 Simon Balle is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.