School Business Manager - Crawley

School Business Manager | Crawley | Immediate Start | Temporary Placement |Enhanced DBS on Update ServiceHays are working with a Secondary School in Crawley who are seeking a highly organised and experienced School Business Manager with a strong HR focus to join a school in Crawley for an immediate start.This role is ideal for someone with a solid background in education HR, staff management, and compliance, who can confidently lead on people-related processes within a fast-paced school environment.Key Requirements

• Proven experience in a School Business Manager role or education-based HR position
• Strong knowledge of HR processes within schools (recruitment, onboarding, contracts, staff records)
• Experience handling employee relations, absence management, and performance processes
• Up-to-date understanding of safeguarding and compliance in education
• Ability to work closely with Senior Leadership Team (SLT)
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (essential)

Key Responsibilities (HR Focus)

• Lead on all HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding, and safer recruitment compliance
• Maintain accurate and compliant staff records, contracts, and a single central record.
• Advise SLT on HR policies, procedures, and employment matters
• Manage absence, disciplinaries, grievances, and performance processes
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, KCSIE, and employment legislation
• Support workforce planning and contribute to staff development initiatives

What's on Offer

• Immediate start within a supportive school setting
• Opportunity to play a key role in shaping HR strategy and staff wellbeing
• Competitive rate/salary depending on experience

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