Administration Officer

Fylde Coast Academy Trust (FCAT); Lancashire; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A Multi Academy Trust in England is seeking an experienced Administrator to provide high-quality administrative support to its Central Services Team. The successful candidate will act as the main point of contact for enquiries, assist with administrative tasks, and perform data entry. This full-time role offers a competitive salary along with generous benefits, including pension contributions, health support services, and longer holidays during the academic year. Join a collaborative team dedicated to promoting excellent teaching and learning.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Free health support services

Cycle to work scheme

Free annual flu vaccine

Blackpool Council travel discount

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative roles is preferred.
• Strong communication skills required.
• Ability to deliver excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for all enquiries.
• Support senior leadership with general administration.
• Take detailed minutes/notes from meetings.
• Conduct data entry and analysis.

Skills

Proactive

Organizational skills

Team player

Confidentiality

Job description

Contract: Permanent

Salary: NJC Pay Scale, Grade D, Points 7 to 11

Closing date for applications: 23 February 2026, 9.00am

Contract: Permanent, Full time (37 hours), TT +5 additional days (39 weeks per year)

Salary: NJC, Grade D, Points 7 to 11 on the NJC Pay Scale Pro rata salary will be £22,782 to £24,283 per annum depending on experience

Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 23 rd February 2026

Start date: 1 st April 2026 or sooner if possible

The role

We are looking for an experienced Administrator who can confidently deliver high quality, professional and efficient administrative and operational assistance to the Central Services and Senior Leadership Team of the trust.

Working as part of the Central Services Team which includes HR, Finance, Data, Estates, Marketing, Governance, SLT and School Improvement Team activities; this is a great opportunity to work in a role that is pivotal to organising and supporting the delivery of key activities across the trust

About FCAT

FCAT is a Multi Academy Trust with teaching and support staff across 10 schools (primary, secondary and all-through schools) and our central services team. We have 6,000 students and around 900 employees across our trust. By joining FCAT, you will become part of a supportive and collaborative team and support our mission to ensure excellent teaching, learning and leadership; so pupils and colleagues can be the best we can be!

What will you deliver

• To act as the first point of contact for all enquiries (phone, e-mail and in person) received in the FCAT Central Services Office from our academies or external organisations delivering excellent customer service.
• To support the FCAT Central Services and Senior Leadership Team with all general administration as required.
• To take and type up accurate and detailed minutes/notes from meetings.
• Data entry and analysis.

What you need to succeed

• Proactive
• Able to plan and organise your work, drive and determination to provide excellence in all you do.
• Supportive team player
• Maintain confidentiality.

What we can offer you:

• This role is term time + 5 days, which means you will work 39 weeks of the year during school term plus 5 days during school holiday periods. This provides longer holidays.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions above 15%.
• Annual automatic pay progression within grade.
• Access to free health support services via an App for all staff to access online GP appointments, physiotherapy, counselling, CBT, stress and anxiety coaching as well as advice on health, finance, legal matters.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free annual flu vaccine and free eye tests.
• Blackpool Council travel discount.
• Commitment to our Team FCAT Work and Wellbeing Charter.

How to apply:

To apply for this post please visit our website and complete the online application form and equal opportunities form at www.fcat.org.uk/job-vacancies

Closing time and date for applications is 9am on Monday 23 rd February 2026

Shortlisting is Monday 23 rd February 2026

Interview and Assessment date is TBC

For any questions regarding the vacancy please contact Donna Cross, at [e-mail]

The Fylde Coast Academy Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all as well as safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners, staff and visitors. All staff are carefully selected using recruitment and selection procedures that comply with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Following shortlisting this may include an online search and following an offer an enhanced DBS clearance.