Administrative Office Manager

The Methodist Church in Britain; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

South Yorkshire Pension Scheme

VIVUP benefits

Free flu vaccinations

Discounted gym memberships

Employee assistance helpline

Flexible working

Training and development opportunities

Wellbeing services via Schools Advis

Westfield employee assistance

Job summary

Hcat is recruiting an Office Manager to lead administrative staff and oversee pupil data, HR administration and compliance within a busy school office in Barnsley. Reporting to the Head of School, you will work alongside the Senior Leadership Team to maintain efficient systems and safeguarding standards for pupils, staff, parents and visitors.

The role requires an experienced administrator with a professional approach and a commitment to safeguarding. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Experienced administrator with school or office management experience.
• Enhanced DBS check required and overseas criminal record check if applicable.
• References requested before interview and online checks of shortlisted candidates.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of a busy school office.
• Lead administrative staff and oversee pupil data systems.
• Oversee HR administration and compliance processes.
• Ensure office functions meet safeguarding standards and provide support to Head of School and SLT.
• Coordinate school operations and maintain welcoming environment for pupils, staff, parents and visitors.

Skills

Highly organised

Proactive

Professional

Job description

Hcat is recruiting an Office Manager for its primary academies, reporting to the Head of School and working alongside the Senior Leadership Team. The job centres on leading administrative staff and overseeing pupil data, HR administration and compliance, with office systems held to high safeguarding standards. It suits an experienced administrator who can keep a busy school office running for pupils, staff, parents and visitors. Visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Manage the day-to-day operations of a busy school office
• Lead administrative staff
• Oversee pupil data systems
• Oversee HR administration and compliance processes
• Ensure all office functions meet high professional and safeguarding standards
• Provide operational and administrative support across the school, reporting to the Head of School
• Work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to support school leadership
• Coordinate school operations
• Ensure efficient systems and high-quality administrative support
• Maintain a welcoming environment for pupils, staff, parents and visitors

Experience

• Experienced administrator

Skills & knowledge

• Highly organised, proactive and professional approach

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Overseas criminal record check if lived or worked overseas in the last five years
• References requested before interview
• Online search of web and social media for shortlisted candidates

Other

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• Application that is accurate and the candidate's own work

What’s offered

• South Yorkshire Pension Scheme
• VIVUP benefits website with cycle to work, car leasing, technology schemes and retail, holiday and leisure discounts
• Free flu vaccinations on request and discounted gym and health club memberships
• Employee assistance helpline offering free confidential advice, including physiotherapy and weight management
• Flexible working arrangements wherever possible
• Training and development opportunities
• Schools Advisory Wellbeing Services
• Westfield employee assistance programme