Administration Officer

Sidneystringertrust; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverbank Academy in Coventry is seeking an Office Administrator to provide comprehensive administrative support, ensure the smooth operation of daily routines, and maintain school records and core systems.

The role requires GDPR knowledge, basic financial procedures, strong organisational and communication skills, and attention to accuracy and data protection.

Qualifications

• Good standard of general education (e.g., GCSE Maths and English, or equivalent).
• Knowledge of data protection principles, particularly GDPR, relating to handling confidential pupil/staff information.
• Finance awareness of basic financial procedures, including processing purchase orders, invoices and petty cash.
• Organisational skills to manage a high-volume, varied daily workload and interruptions.
• Professional, clear communication with internal/external contacts.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support for daily school routines.
• Maintain accurate school records and core systems.
• Process purchase orders, invoices and manage petty cash.
• Ensure data protection and GDPR compliance in handling information.

Skills

GDPR compliance

Data handling

Communication

Organisational skills

Financial procedures

Record-keeping

Purchasing

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Job description

# Administration OfficerEmployer: Riverbank AcademyLocation: Coventry, West MidlandsContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: G3 (37 hrs £22,575 - £23,667)Posted: 8th September 2026Expires: 20th October 2026 11:59 AMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1572743Job Reference: Administration Officer* Share :* PrintRiverbank Academy currently have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Office Administrator to join the team.You’ll be responsible for providing comprehensive, efficient, and procedural administrative support, ensuring the smooth and compliant execution of daily administrative routines and the accurate maintenance of school records and core systems.**Working hours:****8:00 to 4:00 - Monday to Thursday****8:00 to 3:30 - Friday****Term time plus 5 day (39 weeks/195 days)****Job requirements*** Good standard of general education (e.g., GCSE Maths and English, or equivalent)* Knowledge of data protection principles,particularly GDPR, relating to the handling of confidential pupil/staff information* Finance Awareness of basic financial procedures, including processing purchase orders, invoices, and managing petty cash/small sums of money* Organisational Skills - Excellent ability to organise and prioritise a high-volume, varied daily workload and manage frequent interruptions effectively within a procedural framework* Professional, clear, and articulate communication skills (written and verbal) to effectively exchange routine information with internal and external contacts (e.g., parents, staff, suppliers).* Proven ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy and integrity in data input, financial transactions, and record-keeping.**Why join us?**As an Office Administrator within Riverbank Academy, you’ll be able to build upon your existing skill set within a supportive environment, with professional development, training, and career progression opportunities available.**Interviews upon application**### AttachmentsRiverbank Academy Administration Officer (1) (1) (1)\\_compressed### Safeguarding Statement:This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointments to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Criminal Records Bureau.