Early Years Administrator

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; England; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

Annual leave (20 days + bank holidays)

Job summary

Bright Horizons Norfolk Lodge Montessori Nursery & Preschool in Barnet, Hertfordshire, is seeking an Early Years Administrator. The role is 30 hours per week, term-time over 46 weeks, with a starting hourly rate of £13.94 dependent on qualifications and experience.

You will lead parent outreach, support the manager with new nursery places, and handle financial queries, invoicing, and funding tasks. DBS checks apply and enhanced DBS is standard for safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative role.
• Proven track record of delivering outstanding customer service.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills with colleagues, children and parents.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Lead parent outreach initiatives and support the manager with new nursery places, extra sessions and booking changes.
• Assist parents with financial queries and solutions and coordinate monthly invoice runs and funding tasks.
• Manage payment plans and invoice debt where required.
• Support the nursery manager with ad hoc administrative tasks and reports.

Skills

Administrative experience

Customer service

Organisational skills

Communication

Data entry

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Bright Horizons Norfolk Lodge Montessori Day Nursery & Preschool, Dancers Hill Road, Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN5 4RP

Salary – Starting from £13.94 per hour (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Hours – Part time, 30 hours, Monday - Friday - term time - 46 weeks of the year.

Location – Barnet, EN5 4RP

Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” We’re looking for an Early Years Administrator to join our Norfolk Lodge Montessori Nursery, located in Enfield, EN5 4RP. The role is working 30 hours, Monday - Friday term time over 46 weeks of the year.

Benefits

• Childcare discount of 40% for first child
• Enhanced parental leave
• 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure.
• Ability to also purchase additional leave*
• Pension
• Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more
• Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach
• *Subject to T&Cs*

The Role

As an Early Years Administrator, you will lead parent outreach initiatives, supporting the manager with new nursery places, extra sessions, and booking changes. You will assist parents with financial queries and solutions, and coordinate monthly invoice runs, invoice debt, funding tasks, and manage payment plans. When required, you will also support the nursery manager with ad hoc administrative tasks and reports.

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience within an administrative role
• Proven track record of delivering outstanding customer service
• Ability to resolve customer issues and make independent decisions
• Strong organisational skills, and the ability to work in a fast‑paced environment
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and data entry
• Great communication skills, with colleagues, children, and parents

Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.

Bright Horizons has been recognised as a Great Place to Work by our employees and the Great Place to Work Institute for the last 13 years. We are passionate about our people’s ongoing learning and development. Our learning and leading with HEART framework supports each Bright Horizons colleague on the first steps of their leadership journey, whether that includes our 'World-Class Welcome' induction or our extensive ongoing training programme.

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