Managing School Business Operations

Book excerpt: This easily accessible handbook explores why managing school business operations is important and how to write your business operations strategy. It covers the main business functions of finance, people, estates, health and safety, and IT, as well as other business areas including procurement, marketing and environmental sustainability. The book considers the roles and expertise required to manage school business operations effectively, as well as how to identify risks, business continuity, cybersecurity and data protection. The final section draws all these areas together, focusing on how to implement your business operations strategy effectively and the need for constant review. In Managing School Business Operations, Jo Marchant shares her significant experience and expertise as a school business leader. Readers responsible for leading business operations, whether as a school business manager or a chief operating officer, will find a wealth of information on the wide range of business functions and activities that schools now need to manage.