Administration Officer - Central Services Team - Ballakermeen High School

Isle of Man Government; Douglas; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary progression

Pension options

Training facility

Gym access

Staff welfare service

Career break after 3 years

Cycle to Work scheme

Free parking

Job summary

Isle of Man Government is seeking an organised and proactive administrator to join the Ballakermeen High School central services team. You will support purchasing, finance, administration and reprographics, helping staff and students access resources and maintain smooth operations.

Training will be provided; prior experience with specific school systems is not required. We value strong communication, organisation and customer service, with a flexible, team-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, organisational and customer service skills.
• Training will be provided; prior school systems experience is not essential.
• Able to adapt and manage a varied workload with accuracy and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Support purchasing, finance, administration and reprographics in a busy school office.
• Help ensure staff and students have the resources and support they need to thrive.
• Build positive relationships with staff, students, visitors and suppliers.

Skills

Organised

Proactive

Communication

Digital systems

Team player

Tools

Purchasing systems

Job description

This role is term time, which means that the gross annual salary advertised will be reduced proportionately based on the number of weeks worked during the academic year. Term time employees are contracted to work 38 weeks per year.

Please note that the full time equivalent for this position is 37 hours, so roles advertised with contracted hours less than 37 will be classed as part time. The gross annual salary advertised will be reduced based on the part time hours.

About the role

Are you an organised and proactive administrator who enjoys keeping things running smoothly and supporting others to succeed?

Join the central services team as at Ballakermeen High School and play a key role in the day-to-day operation of a busy secondary school. Working under the leadership of the Finance Manager, you'll support a wide range of functions across purchasing, finance, administration and reprographics, helping to ensure staff and students have the resources and support they need to thrive. No two days look exactly the same, offering plenty of variety and opportunities to develop your skills.

As a key member of a friendly and collaborative office team, you'll build positive relationships with staff, students, visitors and suppliers while managing a varied workload with accuracy and professionalism. We're looking for someone who is adaptable, eager to learn and confident using digital systems. Previous experience with specific school systems is not essential, as training will be provided. Strong communication, organisational and customer service skills will help you make a valuable contribution to the smooth and efficient running of the school.

A workplace that invests in you

• A competitive salary that increases each 12 months until you reach the salary maximum.
• Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, the IOM Public Service offers two pension arrangements: the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement.
• Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development.
• Discounted access to the NSC gym and island swimming pools as well as 1-to-1 support programmes and exercise classes with qualified instructors.
• Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and signposting on a wide range of issues.
• Ability to apply for an unpaid career break after 3 years' service.
• Access to the Isle of Man Public Service Cycle to Work scheme after your first year of employment.
• Free car parking.

Working for the Isle of Man Public Service

We are the largest employer on the island delivering a diverse range of services to the people of the Isle of Man. We care, nurture and value our employees' wellbeing, development and career and place great importance on rewarding the commitment by our wonderful employees.

We support and promote flexible working, recognising the importance of working flexibly around your life and commitments and the benefits in improving work-life balance. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements where possible and if interested you should discuss this with the Recruiting Manager.

The Isle of Man Public Service is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates equality, diversity and inclusion. We understand how a wide range of views and experiences can benefit us as we work together for the Isle of Man.

Your candidate experience is important to us. As a proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we commit to respond to every applicant that applies for an Isle of Man Public Service role.

We are committed to net zero by 2050 and as an entire nation UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, we are transforming public services for a sustainable future and your contributions will directly benefit our community, economy, and environment.

Things to note

An enhanced with barring police check is required for this post, the cost of which will be covered by the Isle of Man Government.

Please note a relocation package is not available for this role.