Business Manager - King George V School

• Modelling and maximising learning through building capacity in others and participating as a learner;
• Contributing to our collaborative and professional environment by enacting our four elements of trust - compassion, competence, communication and consistency;
• Accepting personal accountability for our behaviours and the quality of our outcomes.

• To develop, implement and sustain the strategic vision for the non-academic aspects of the school
• To ensure effective non-academic related leadership and management of the school
• Act as a key advisor to the Principal and School Council on all non-academic matters
• To lead and oversee the Finance/HR Manager to ensure effective financial management, including strategic planning, budgeting, procurement, asset management, and financial reporting
• To lead and oversee the Operations Manager to ensure effective day-to-day operations, administration, and facilities management that enables a safe, efficient, and sustainable learning environment
• Lead and foster KGV's commitment to sustainability in all aspects of its operations
• Maintain oversight of support staff functions, including performance management, professional development and other relevant human resources activities
• Conduct regular strategic review and re-design of support staff structure and job roles to maximise work and cost efficiency while catering for staff career development and staff retention
• Lead, manage, review and advise on the selection, hiring, interviewing and employment of support staff
• Liaise with the ESF Centre, service providers, and external stakeholders to ensure smooth operations and effective partnerships
• Contribute to and, where appropriate, lead strategic committees such as Health & Safety or Finance
• Promote the school's values and mission by fostering a positive, professional culture that supports teaching, learning, and staff and student wellbeing

• Ensure compliance with relevant ESF and school policies and procedures and resolve or escalate matters of non-compliance, as appropriate
• Develop and maintain the school's policies and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant Hong Kong legislation as they apply to the school, and to comply with the school accreditation requirement
• Advise the Principal, the School Council, PTSA and ESF Centre (if appropriate) on all matters connected to compliance

• Consistently champion and uphold the school's core values and foster caring, professional relationships
• Constant contact with all staff members to efficiently and effectively support teaching and learning
• Represent the school in managing non-educational, non-teaching accountabilities with internal and external stakeholders
• Liaise with other Business Managers to ensure consistency as much as possible across ESF schools
• Model exemplary professional practice
• Contribute to the creation of the school learning community, fostering a spirit of inquiry, innovation, trust, professional learning and reflection
• Promote high standards and expectations through supporting performance

• Degree in Business Management, Accounting or related field (postgraduate qualification preferred)
• 10-15 years of senior experience in organisational/financial management
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and people management skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving abilities
• Financial acumen and operational oversight across diverse functions
• Experience in education, non-profit, or service sectors is desirable

• Be part of a leading educational organisation with a strong heritage and is ambitious for the future
• Work in a supportive and collaborative community that values innovation and wellbeing
• Play a key leadership role in shaping the future of one of Hong Kong's flagship international schools

English Schools Foundation