Dynamic Operations & Finance Administrator

St. George's Nursery; Leicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

£500 Welcome Bonus

Free on-site parking

Pension scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Wellbeing day

Job summary

St. George’s Nursery Group, Head Office in Aylestone, Leicester, is seeking a seasoned Business Administrator to support finance, property, and operations.

You will provide day-to-day admin, coordinate projects, manage supplier contracts, and assist with monthly financial reporting. The role offers full-time permanent employment with occasional site travel, a competitive salary, and a range of staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in business administration, office management, operations, or a similar role.
• Excellent organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with suppliers, contractors, and coordinating projects.
• Experience with finance systems, bookkeeping, payroll, or Xero would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to Head Office, Nursery Managers, and senior leadership team.
• Support business operations across the nursery group to ensure efficiency.
• Coordinate projects, including onboarding and integration of new nursery settings.
• Manage supplier accounts, service contracts, and secure best value across the business.
• Coordinate property maintenance, compliance, refurbishments, and facilities management across sites.
• Liaise with contractors, suppliers, and maintenance team to keep projects on track.
• Maintain property compliance records, servicing schedules, and certification for audit readiness.
• Support the finance function with purchase ledger, invoices, supplier accounts, payments, and admin.
• Assist with monthly reporting and finance processes alongside Head of Finance.
• Develop and maintain systems, trackers, and reports to help the business operate efficiently.

Skills

Organisational skills

Project coordination

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Tools

Excel

Xero

Job description

St. George’s Nursery Group, Head Office in Aylestone, Leicester, is seeking a seasoned Business Administrator to support finance, property, and operations.

You will provide day-to-day admin, coordinate projects, manage supplier contracts, and assist with monthly financial reporting. The role offers full-time permanent employment with occasional site travel, a competitive salary, and a range of staff benefits.