Experienced School Business Support Officer Required In Northampton

Marchant Recruitment; Northampton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking an experienced Business Support Officer for a busy secondary school in Northampton. You will manage records, assist finance processes, coordinate meetings and respond to stakeholder enquiries, while upholding safeguarding and data protection standards.

Ideal candidates will have school administration experience, strong IT skills in Word, Excel and Outlook, and familiarity with SIMS or Arbor. An enhanced DBS check will be required.

Qualifications

• Strong IT skills, including MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience with school management systems such as SIMS or Arbor.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Good safeguarding understanding in education settings.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining school records, databases and administrative documentation.
• Supporting finance processes, including purchase orders, invoice queries and expenditure records.
• Coordinating meetings, preparing paperwork and recording follow-up actions.
• Responding to enquiries from staff, parents, suppliers and external contacts.
• Supporting compliance procedures and maintaining documentation.
• Using school management systems to update information and generate reports.
• Assisting with general office operations and prioritising competing administrative demands.

Skills

IT skills

SIMS/Arbor knowledge

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Organisation

Safeguarding procedures

Tools

SIMS/Arbor

Job description

Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire
Salary: Dependent on experience
Contract: Full-time, Temporary to Permanent
Start Date: ASAP

About the School

A busy secondary school in Northampton is seeking an experienced Business Support Officer to assist with the administration of its daily operations. The school has a strong focus on maintaining efficient systems, accurate records and effective communication between departments. The successful candidate will work closely with the school leadership team, finance department and administrative staff to ensure essential processes are completed accurately and on time.

About the Role

The Business Support Officer will provide administrative and operational support across the school. Responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining school records, databases and administrative documentation.

• Supporting finance processes, including purchase orders, invoice queries and expenditure records.

• Coordinating meetings, preparing paperwork and recording follow-up actions.

• Responding to enquiries from staff, parents, suppliers and external contacts.

• Supporting compliance procedures and ensuring documentation is appropriately maintained.

• Using school management systems to update information and generate reports.

• Assisting with general office operations and prioritising competing administrative demands.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in a school administration or school business support role is essential.

• Knowledge of school management systems such as SIMS or Arbor is highly desirable.

• Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

• Excellent organisation, communication and attention to detail.

• The ability to handle confidential information professionally.

• A good understanding of safeguarding procedures within an educational setting.

An enhanced DBS check will be required in line with the role.