Business Support Administrator

iRecruit Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

iRecruit Group partners with a London school to appoint an Administrative Assistant who will support the School Business Manager and help maintain efficient daily operations. You will need strong organisational and time-management skills, excellent verbal and written communication, and the ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and handle confidential information.

The role requires a proactive approach, a willingness to learn, and the ability to work well within a team, contributing to

Qualifications

• Provides efficient administrative and operational support to the School Business Manager.
• Supports smooth day-to-day running of the school's business and administrative functions.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and operational support to the School Business Manager.
• Assist with the smooth day-to-day running of the school's business and administrative functions.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Verbal & written communication

Initiative

Independent working

Attention to detail

Discretion

Teamwork

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

To provide efficient, reliable and proactive administrative and operational support to the School Business Manager, assisting with the smooth day-to-day running of the school's business and administrative functions.

The successful candidate will be organised, confident, proactive and able to work independently, using their initiative to manage tasks, meet deadlines and respond to changing priorities. They will play an important role in supporting the School and ensuring that administrative and financial processes are completed accurately and efficiently.

Essential Requirements

• GCSEs in English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above, or equivalent).
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Confidence when dealing with staff, parents, suppliers and external contacts.
• A robust, resilient and professional approach to work.
• Ability to use initiative, work independently and prioritise competing tasks.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to work accurately.
• Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• A flexible and positive attitude, with a willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team