Administrative Services Lead — Education Team Manager

Heart Academies; Bedford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid wellbeing day

CPD pathways

Refer a friend scheme

Pension

Free gym

Tea, coffee, breakfast and eye tests

In-house catering

Environmental sustainability

Job summary

Heart Academies in Bedford is seeking a proactive Administrative Manager to lead the Administration and Reception Team, delivering a professional and welcoming service to students, staff, parents and visitors. You will supervise staff, coordinate workloads, and manage department budgets while driving continuous improvement.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and experience with Microsoft Office and school platforms, with safeguarding checks as part of the duties.

Qualifications

• Experience leading administration and reception teams.
• Strong customer service and organisational skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and school platforms.
• DBS check and safeguarding checks required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Administration and Reception Team to deliver a welcoming service.
• Plan workloads and coordinate administrative support with staff.
• Manage budgets and resources for the administration function.
• Oversee induction of new administrative staff.
• Ensure DBS and safeguarding checks are completed as required.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Organisation

Microsoft Office

Staff development

Communication

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Tools

School platforms

Job description

Heart Academies in Bedford is seeking a proactive Administrative Manager to lead the Administration and Reception Team, delivering a professional and welcoming service to students, staff, parents and visitors. You will supervise staff, coordinate workloads, and manage department budgets while driving continuous improvement.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and experience with Microsoft Office and school platforms, with safeguarding checks as part of the duties.