Vacancies:

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Consultant School Business Manager

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✨ New Month, New Opportunity!! ✨

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Due to additional contracted work and the continued growth of our portfolio, we’re delighted to now offer this opportunity as a permanent position.

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JEM Business Consulting Ltd is seeking a Consultant School Business Manager to join our collaborative consultant team, supporting schools across Cambridgeshire with high-quality business management and financial support.

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Role Details:

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• 32.5 hours per week / 43 weeks per year

• Permanent position

• Hybrid working (home-based with scheduled school visits) predominantly in Cambridgeshire

• Flexible working hours

 

We’re looking for someone who:

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• Is an experienced and confident School Business Manager

• Has a recognised SBM qualification or working towards this

• Works confidently both independently and within a team

• Can manage priorities effectively and stay solutions-focused

• Brings a positive, steady approach—especially when things get busy

 

What we offer:

 

A supportive and friendly team environment, competitive salary, wellbeing support (including 24/7 GP access), pension scheme, and a genuine commitment to professional development.

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Closing Date: 9:00am, Friday 15 May 2026

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Please apply via the application form available for download on the link below.  (CVs will not be considered).

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If you’re looking for a role where organisation, adaptability, and a practical, “can-do” mindset are valued, we’d love to hear from you.

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Candidates are encouraged to discuss the position in the first instance by emailing rona@jembusinessconsulting.com

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​​Job Description

Application Form:

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Completed application forms, along with a covering letter of no more than 2 pages long, should be emailed to:

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rona@jembusinessconsulting.com

 

At JEM Business Consulting Ltd, we welcome our duties under the Equality Act 2010 to eliminate discrimination, advance equality of opportunity and foster good relations.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment.  Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS (Disclosure Barring Service).  In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, online searches will be undertaken for all prospective shortlisted candidates.  

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​Any appointments will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including the right to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check, overseas police clearance if applicable, a medical questionnaire and two satisfactory references.

 

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• Budget Management

• Budget Review

• Business Support - School Business Manager/Bursar

• Finance Processing and Management - Finance Administrator

• Disciplinary/Grievance investigations

• GDPR SLA

• Health and Safety 

• Infrastructure

• Integrated Curriculum Financial Planning/ICFP

• Mentoring/Training

• Month End/Year End returns

• Personnel File Audit

• Policies

• Premises Compliance  Management

• Review Processes and Procedures

• Safesmart/Smartlog

• School Budget review

• SCR Audit

• Training and Mentoring​ 

• Virtual Finance Department

• Virtual School Business Manager

• Website Audit ​