Administration, Events & Procurement Officer (Term Time only plus 5 days)

The Langley; Langley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Langley seeks an enthusiastic Administration, Events & Procurement Officer. The successful candidate will provide high-quality administrative support across multiple departments while managing competing priorities. Responsibilities include supporting operational requirements during school holidays. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills and intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office. This term-time position offers a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and personable administrator with experience.
• High level of literacy and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality administrative support across multiple departments.
• Manage competing priorities with a calm and professional manner.
• Support annual operational requirements during school holidays.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Proactive attitude

Intermediate Microsoft Office proficiency

Job description

Administration, Events & Procurement Officer

37 hours per week, term-time + 5 days. Scale 5, points 12 (£29,670) – 17 (£32,094) p.a. pro rata (actual pro‑rata pay £25,435 – £27,513). Required as soon as possible.

Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic, personable, and experienced Administrator to join our team and provide high‑quality administrative support across multiple departments in this varied role. The successful candidate will be organised and able to manage competing priorities with a calm and professional manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality administrative support across multiple departments.
• Manage competing priorities with a calm and professional manner.
• Work independently as well as part of a team.
• Support annual operational requirements during school holidays (additional five days).

Qualifications & Experience

• Enthusiastic, personable, experienced Administrator.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and proactive, can‑do attitude.
• High level of literacy and accuracy.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in an educational or similar setting is desirable.

Working Conditions

This is a term‑time position with the expectation of an additional five days during the school holidays, arranged by negotiation to meet operational requirements.

School Community

The successful candidate will join a dedicated team of administrative staff within a friendly and supportive school community comprising approximately 1,280 students and 130 staff.

Application Process

Information packs and application forms are available on request from the school or can be downloaded from the staff vacancies page of our website at Langley Grammar School - Home.

Applications and covering letter should be returned by midday on Friday 16 January 2026 to Mrs De Cheyne, Head's PA, at [e-mail]. Interviews will be held shortly thereafter. We reserve the right to interview promising candidates before the closing date.

Commitment to Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including online checks, checks with past employers, and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.