About the job

Come and be part of an exciting team with a history of outstanding results.

Join a Christian School whose vision is to provide the best quality education to produce future generations of leaders for Zambia. Be part of a boarding school and unique surrounding community with excellent accommodation, sporting facilities, a school farm, clinic, and outstanding outdoor education centre. It is a wonderful place to raise a family!

Share in our School Core values which are Faith, Integrity, Servant heartedness, Perseverance, Creativity, and Responsibility.

JOB PURPOSE:

The Business Manager has overall responsibility for all non-teaching aspects of the school including the efficient and effective operation of Finance, Site, HR and Compliance, IT, Catering and Legal matters.

This is a very broad and varied role with evolving priorities and responsibilities. The Business Manager will be expected to contribute to the SLT and Governor discussions on the wider school strategy and the medium to long term development of the school.

The Business Manager must ensure that policies, infrastructure and staff processes enable the provision of world class education for pupils, with a strong commitment to spiritual, character, and leadership development.

REMUNERATION:

Staff who work at Chengelo do so out of a sense of calling and are paid at good local Zambian rates; accommodation on site; discounted school fees; main meal during term time; local medical cover; transport home every two years; gratuity payment at the end of contract.

Chengelo has an excellent track record for training and development of its staff.

QUALIFICATIONS, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE:

A degree in a relevant field
Relevant professional qualifications, if applicable (e.g. in finance, human resources, estates management and/or business management/administration)
Experience in an appropriate senior management position in a business, commercial or educational environment
Budgetary expertise and financial understanding
Working knowledge of the law in connection to contracts, employment, planning and tax
Experience of successfully managing large and complex projects and working within complex organisations (desirable)
Experience with working with government agencies
Experience working in Zambia or within Africa
Experience with leading change management

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Sound judgement, resilience, a proactive and determined approach to a wide range of school issues, a keen commercial interest, a command of detail together with an appetite for long term planning and strategic thinking, as well as the ability to work closely and effectively with the Principal are all crucial qualities.

Chengelo School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to Satisfactory teacher registration check, police check, referee checks, identification verification and the requirement to disclose any information relevant to the candidate’s eligibility to engage in activities involving young people.

CONTACT:

For further details including the job description and full person specifications and an application form please visit our website: www.chengeloschool.org/work-with-us/

For queries, please email [email protected].