Strategic Business Lead

Job title: Strategic Business Lead

Salary: Grade I £65,897 - £73,902

Hours: Full/Part time

Closing Date 30th November 2025

Responsibilities will include:

Strategic Leadership and Management

• Providing support for the Headteacher in the development and implementation of the school's strategy and vision.
• Monitoring and evaluating policy implementation and contributing to the self-evaluation and planning cycles.
• Taking the leading role in innovation and strategy development on all aspects of school business management, including:

o Professional growth – 'Growing Great Leaders' and 'Growing Great Support Staff'

o Communication and Marketing

o Artificial Intelligence

o Financial sustainability

o Income generation

o Estate management and development

• Effective leadership of change management to ensure successful implementation of business strategy with all stakeholders.
• Contributing to the governance of the school by advising the Senior Leadership Team and the Governing Body.
• Be responsible for oversight of support staff, including carrying out long-term resource planning and managing recruitment, appraisal and professional development.
• Ensure all actions have a positive impact on improving school performance and outcomes

Financial Management

• Taking primary responsibility for the financial performance of the school, including best value for money.
• Ensuring an effective link between school financial planning and the school's educational objectives; taking responsibility for business planning and forward strategy.
• Contributing to short, medium and long terms plans to ensure the financial sustainability of the school.
• Maximising income from sources other than the local authority.
• Ensuring all practices meet statutory, legal and local authority requirements.
• Identify additional financial incomes to support the school: funding sources, writing bids for grants

Support Services

• Oversight of all matters relating to health & safety, compliance, fire safety, accident reporting and risk assessment.
• Overall responsibility for delivering the improvements, refurbishment and maintenance of buildings, grounds and facilities.
• Oversight of the performance of the school's IT, catering and cleaning provision.
• Oversight of the performance of the school's Sports Centre.
• Oversight of performance of Data Protection an SAR requests
• Negotiating, managing and monitoring contracts and Service Level Agreements for services.

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Culture and Ethos

• Living Kings' School mission, vision and values
• To promote a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our school.
• To play a full part in the life of our school community, to support our goals and ethos; and to encourage all stakeholders to follow this example.

The SBL role is also required to undertake such other duties as may be required, commensurate with the level of responsibility of the post.

Why Kings'?

Kings' is an exciting and rewarding place to be, our pupils are keen to learn and succeed, and consistently show appreciation for their teachers' support and dedication. Our teaching and support staff are committed and hardworking, all believing firmly that we should help pupils be their best. Whether colleague or pupil, all members of the Kings' community live our values and collective morale is high.

Working at Kings' in Winchester, you will:

• Benefit from a supportive, encouraging culture of professional growth and autonomy.
• Be part of our friendly welcoming team – you join our Kings' family who live by our motto, Una Laborantes (Working together).
• Feel valued and recognised for your contributions, whilst being actively encouraged and supported in maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
• Park onsite, at the front of school in a secure accessible car park, equipped with EV charging spaces.
• Work in well-resourced departments, with access to a high-quality library for professional development.
• Feel the benefits of working in the beautiful Hampshire countryside, on a large campus surrounded by greenery and open spaces.
• Staff swimming – free staff swim slots at our indoor heated pool.
• Hampshire County Council benefits also include:

o Local Government Pension Scheme – with guaranteed benefits

o Employee Assistance Program – 24/7/365 phone advice, and up to 6 free counselling sessions per year

For further information and to apply for this position, please visit our website.

If you have any questions about the role, application process or life at Kings', please do get in touch to or -

We review applications as they are submitted and reserve the right to close this advert and/or interview at any time, therefore, we would encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

If you have any questions about the role, application process or life at Kings', please do get in touch to or -

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: £65,897.00-£73,902.20 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person