Administrative Officer (School)

Additional Resources; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected independent school in the UK is seeking a School Administrative Officer to provide vital administrative support to the leadership team. The role includes managing governance records, preparing meeting agendas, and coordinating schedules. Candidates should have strong administrative experience, ideally in a school environment, and be proficient in Microsoft Office. This full-time position offers competitive salary and several benefits, including on-site parking and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Free on-site parking

Employee Assistance programme

Pension Scheme

Death in service

Electric charging points

Free flu vaccine

Free lunches and refreshments during term time

Free use of school gym

Opportunities for professional development and training

Qualifications

• Proven experience providing administrative support at a senior level.
• Ideally have background of working in school environment.
• Alignment with the values and ethos of the school community.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Director of Finance & Operations in their role as Clerk to the Governors.
• Preparing and distributing meeting agendas and papers.
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation.
• Coordinating meeting arrangements and logistics.
• Acting as a contact point between Governors and internal departments.

Skills

Administrative support

Diary management

Microsoft Office applications

Confidentiality

Education

A Level or equivalent

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a School Administrative Officer to join a respected independent day and boarding school offering personalised academic and pastoral support for students. This is a full-time permanent role offering benefits working 35 hours per week for 38 weeks per year.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Director of Finance & Operations in their role as Clerk to the Governors.
• Preparing, collating, and distributing meeting agendas and papers for the Governing Body and sub-committees.
• Maintaining accurate records, including membership databases, training logs, and meeting action trackers.
• Coordinating meeting arrangements, including scheduling, logistics, and documentation.
• Assisting with the induction and ongoing training of new Governors.
• Acting as a point of contact between Governors and internal departments, including IT and HR.
• Maintaining archive materials and ensuring confidentiality of governance records.
• Providing administrative assistance to the Leadership Team, including safeguarding administration and meeting support.

Qualifications

• Previously worked as a School Administrative Officer, Senior School Administrator, Administration Officer, Admin Officer, Executive Assistant, Administrator to the Director of Finance & Operations, Senior Administrator, Senior Administrative Assistant, Leadership Team Administrator, School Office Administrator, Senior Governance Administrator, Executive Assistant to the Senior Leadership Team, School Business Administrator, Administrative Officer, Senior Administration Officer, Operations Administrator or in a similar role.
• A strong educational background, ideally educated to A Level standard or equivalent.
• Proven experience providing administrative support at a senior level.
• Experienced in diary management.
• Ideally have background of working in school environment.
• Competence in Microsoft Office applications.
• Alignment with the values and ethos of the school community.

Shift

Monday to Friday: 09:00-17:00
35 hours per week

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Free on-site parking
• Employee Assistance programme
• Pension Scheme
• Death in service
• Electric charging points
• Free flu vaccine
• Free lunches and refreshments during term time
• Free use of school gym
• Opportunities for professional development and training.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected independent school and play a key role supporting their leadership team.