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THE BUSINESS MANAGER A need to know guide

It's time to shine It’s official: the pressure is on the government to prove that it's educational revolution is on track, and amid much uncertainty, the role of the school business manager is becoming more important than ever. They’re now accountable for a dizzying array of school tasks including finance, income generation, procurement, HR, security, catering, site maintenance and recruitment.

With the role more widely recognised and appreciated than ever before, now is the time for SBMs to shine and it’s EdExec’s job to see they do just that.

So what do we know about the modern day SBM? In the face of dwindling budgets, increased scrutiny and rising pupil numbers, today’s SBM is switched on, skilled up and ready for action.

Whilst razor-sharp financial acumen is a must, the most successful SBMs will see and seize opportunities that others miss while continuing to focus on the importance of career professional development Allowing headteachers to focus their energies on teaching and learning, these SBM superstars devote their time to cutting costs where it matters, driving school improvement and ensuring each member of their team is performing to the best of their ability.

Their impressive skillset and vision is reflected in the breadth of our content with our strong and enduring links to readers giving us a real edge over the competition.

Some areas of interest leading the agenda at the moment

Changes to EU procurement legislation

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Standardising the role across the sector

Pupil Premium expenditure

Provision of universal free school meals

School business manager's influence in schools