Education Office Manager & Operations Lead

AMA Admin; Romford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Milk Education partners with a well-established Academy to recruit an experienced Office Manager to lead administrative operations and the admin team. You will work closely with the Headteacher, SLT and Trustees to ensure smooth day-to-day running, safeguarding administration, HR processes and governance support.

The role requires proactive leadership, excellent organisational skills and the ability to handle sensitive situations with professionalism and confidentiality within an educational

Qualifications

• This role requires experience in managing an administration team within an educational setting.
• Proven ability to handle payroll, staff records and safeguarding administration.
• Strong organisational, governance and confidential handling of information.

Responsibilities

• Line manage the administration team and support professional development.
• Oversee day-to-day office operations and processes for efficiency.
• Monitor procedures and communications; identify improvements.
• Provide front-of-house leadership and ensure professional service.
• Handle sensitive situations with discretion and diplomacy.
• Maintain pupil and staff records; support governance processes.
• Support Headteacher, SLT and Trustees; attend relevant events.

Skills

Team leadership

Office management

HR administration

Confidentiality

Education

Education admin experience

Job description

Milk Education partners with a well-established Academy to recruit an experienced Office Manager to lead administrative operations and the admin team. You will work closely with the Headteacher, SLT and Trustees to ensure smooth day-to-day running, safeguarding administration, HR processes and governance support.

The role requires proactive leadership, excellent organisational skills and the ability to handle sensitive situations with professionalism and confidentiality within an educational