We are currently partnering with a respected Education Establishment, who are recruiting for an Office Administrator to join their team on six month temporary contract.

This is a full-time role with working hours of Monday to Thursday, 8:30am-4:30pm and Fridays until 4:00pm.

The position offers flexibility with one to two days working from home, although being office-based five days per week is preferred.

The ideal candidate must have experience dealing with administration within an Education setting

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Completing day-to-day administrative operations across the organisation
• Greeting visitors, managing enquiries, and ensuring a professional front-of-house experience
• Support Director or Governance with SAR requests and Clerking at Boards 
• Coordinating photocopying, printing, and document production requirements across departments
• Supporting internal and external events, including ordering lunches and coordinating Christmas functions
• Providing administrative support to the CEO, including gathering papers for meetings and forwarding communications
• Assisting the Governance Professional by booking meetings, scheduling dates, and managing documentation
• Supporting the Estates function by checking compliance systems
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation using SharePoint and Microsoft Office 365

Experience required:

• Proven experience working as an Administrator within an Education setting 
• Experience supporting senior leadership teams or governance professionals

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and SharePoint
• Ability to prioritise competing tasks and maintain accuracy under pressure
• Professional and approachable manner when dealing with staff, visitors, and external stakeholders

Rewards and Benefits:

• One to two days per week working from home (subject to operational requirements)

Please note that you require recent, relevant experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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