Administration Manager

Globeducate; Outeiro de Arriba; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Free lunch on campus

Professional development opportunities

International community experience

Job summary

Globeducate's Coruña British International School in Galicia, Spain, seeks an experienced Administration and Finance professional to oversee budgeting, contracts, and compliance. You will manage banking relations, procurement, and records, contributing to the school's financial health and regulatory adherence within a nurturing international education environment.

The role requires a higher qualification in Administration/Finance and strong English communication, with expertise in budgeting, tax

Qualifications

• Experience in administration, finance or educational administration.
• Strong budgeting and financial management knowledge.
• Knowledge of labour, tax and regulatory requirements applicable to schools or similar organisations.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage billing, accounting, budgeting, treasury and payment processes.
• Support the development and monitoring of school budgets and financial planning activities.
• Administer contracts, agreements and official school documentation.
• Coordinate relationships with suppliers, insurance providers, external services and public authorities.
• Ensure accurate administrative records, document management and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee the maintenance and continuous improvement of school management systems and digital platforms.
• Monitor compliance with applicable tax, labour and educational regulations.
• Apply confidentiality and data protection protocols across all administrative processes.
• Contribute to safeguarding procedures and help maintain a safe environment for students.
• Collaborate with school leadership and other departments to support school-wide initiatives and strategic objectives.

Skills

English (C1)

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Higher Vocational Training (Grado Superior) or university degree in Administration and Finance, Business Management, Economics, Accounting or related field

Tools

MS Office

Digital management platforms

Job description

Globeducate International Schools

Globeducate is one of the world’s leading international K-12 education groups, with a network of schools and educational brands across multiple countries. Our schools are united by a shared commitment to educational excellence, innovation, international mindedness, and the development of students who graduate as global citizens who can shape the world. Colleagues at Globeducate benefit from working within a collaborative international community that values continuous improvement, professional learning and the sharing of best practice across the group.

Coruña British International School

Coruña British International School is a highly distinguished British international school the first in the city to gain NABSS (National Association for British Schools in Spain) accreditation. The school’s curriculum has been fully approved by both the Galician Government and the British Council, and is considered to be, alongside its sister school in Vigo, one of the foremost British schools in the Galicia region. Founded more than 8 years ago this progressive school with strong family values has delivered the English National Curriculum to hundreds of students and has evolved to meet the needs of modern learners.

Students aged three to 14 attend the school and follow the National English Early Years Framework and the English National Curriculum.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage billing, accounting, budgeting, treasury and payment processes.
• Support the development and monitoring of school budgets and financial planning activities.
• Administer contracts, agreements and official school documentation.
• Coordinate relationships with suppliers, insurance providers, external services and public authorities.
• Ensure accurate administrative records, document management and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee the maintenance and continuous improvement of school management systems and digital platforms.
• Monitor compliance with applicable tax, labour and educational regulations.
• Apply confidentiality and data protection protocols across all administrative processes.
• Contribute to the implementation of safeguarding procedures and help maintain a safe environment for students.
• Collaborate closely with school leadership and other departments to support school-wide initiatives and strategic objectives.

Candidate Profile

• Higher Vocational Training (Grado Superior) or a university degree in Administration and Finance, Business Management, Economics, Accounting or a related field.
• High level of English (minimum C1); additional languages are highly valued.
• Previous experience in administration, finance, accounting or educational administration.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, financial management and administrative processes.
• Knowledge of labour, tax and regulatory requirements applicable to schools or similar organisations.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital management platforms.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Experience coordinating administrative or support staff is considered an advantage.
• Commitment to professionalism, confidentiality and safeguarding best practices.

We Offer

• Permanent and full-time contract.
• Free school lunch on campus.
• Supportive, innovative, and internationally minded teaching environment.
• Access to a wide range of professional development opportunities within the Globeducate network.

True impact starts when we dare to Be Excellent, Be Supportive, Be a Pioneer, and Be Global.

Safeguarding Statement: Globeducate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender status, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check (with barred list where appropriate), checks with past employers, including overseas police checks, online searches and relevant pre-employment safeguarding assessments.