Required for August 2021
SCHOOL BUSINESS MANAGER
The Governing Body is seeking to recruit a dynamic and experienced School Business Manager (SBM) to join our team.
The SBM works as part of the Senior Leadership Team to assist the Head teacher in ensuring that the school meets its strategic aims.
The SBM provides professional leadership and management of administration & premises support staff, in order that their effectiveness supports learning and achievement throughout the school.  
The SBM promotes the highest standards of business ethos and ensures compliance and effective use of resources in all administrative functions.  
In return we can provide a competitive package including: generous salary in line with the school’s leadership scale, personal professional development allowance, health insurance and additional benefits in line with the school’s pay and conditions policy. BESA is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to Enhanced Criminal record & Prohibition checks. All applicants must have the right to live and work in Turkey. The British Embassy School does not sponsor work permits for this role.
Please visit our school website www.besaturkey.org for more information about the school.
Email recruitment@besaturkey.org for an application pack.
Please note we only accept applications via this route and we do not accept CV’s.
Closing date for receipt of applications: Monday 7th June 2021
BESA reserves the right to interview suitable candidates ahead of the closing date.
Early applications are therefore advised.BESA is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce.

The successful applicant will:

• Be qualified to graduate level (ideally in accountancy, business management or a related discipline).
• A School Business Management qualification is an advantage.
• Be experienced in working at a senior management level in an organisation or education establishment
• Be experienced in financial management and accounting
• Be experienced in line management with proven ability in leading managing and motivating staff
• Have experience of compliance in Health & Safety regulations and risk management
• Be able to demonstrate experience of premises and facilities management
• Have excellent IT skills and experience in use of finance and information management software
• Demonstrate an ability to develop and establish positive relationships with all stakeholders
• Demonstrate flexibility and an ability to work under pressure
• Be fluent in spoken and written English.