Nursery Administrator

Grandir UK Limited; Melton Mowbray; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 33 days

Bank holidays

Flexible working

Refer a friend £500

Pension scheme

Sick pay from day 1

Life assurance

Great Place to Work

Job summary

Grandir UK Limited operates a Melton Mowbray nursery seeking an organised Nursery Administrator to support daily admin, payroll preparation, and record-keeping. You will manage the nursery management system and financial tasks while ensuring compliance and great service to families.

The role offers flexible working options, a supportive team, and career progression opportunities within a well-regarded childcare group.

Qualifications

• Experience with nursery management systems
• Excellent admin skills and data accuracy
• Strong communication and teamwork

Responsibilities

• Maintain Famly and Connect records and related admin tasks.
• Review monthly financial and fee reports.
• Manage childcare vouchers, fees collection and refunds.
• Keep accurate staff, child and parent records.
• Prepare banking records and payroll spreadsheets.
• Liaise with Nursery Manager and Head Office on admin matters.

Job description

34 Dalby Rd, Melton Mowbray LE13 0BH, UK

Job Description

Posted Monday, 21 September 2026 at 05:00

Nursery Administrator

Part of Grandir UK

Salary £13.00 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications with

regular pay reviews)

Join a supportive, child focused nursery offering strong benefits, flexible working and genuine career progression.

Our Melton Mowbray Nursery and Preschool are l ooking for a caring and enthusiastic Early Years Educator to join our team. You will play a key role in caring for, supporting and inspiring our children, encouraging curiosity and helping them thrive every day.

Why You'll Love Working at Melton Mowbray

At Melton Mowbray, you'll be part of a welcoming and supportive team who genuinely care about one another. We create a positive working environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to grow.

Core Benefits

• 33 days' annual leave, including bank holidays, with 3 days used during the Christmas shutdown period.
• Christmas and New Year shutdown.
• Flexible working options available.
• £500 Refer a Friend bonus.
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions.
• Statutory Sick Pay from day 1.
• Life assurance for employees aged 18 to 65.
• Certified Great Place to Work, voted for by our current colleagues.

What You'll Be Doing

• Maintaining Famly and account records using the nursery management system, Connect (training will be provided).
• Reviewing the monthly Suggested Fee Report.
• Resolving account queries, including administering childcare vouchers, collecting fees, and pursuing outstanding payments.
• Maintaining accurate and confidential staff, child, and parent records.
• Sending reports to Head Office.
• Preparing banking records and the monthly payroll spreadsheet.
• Liaising with the Nursery Manager and Head Office regarding general employee administration.
• Raising authorised invoices for payment and processing authorised refunds.
• Maintaining petty cash records.
• Welcoming parents, children, and visitors.
• Communicating professionally and effectively in person, in writing, and over the telephone.
• Carrying out general office duties.

Enhanced Family and Wellbeing Benefits

• Maternity and adoption leave paid at 100% for the first 12 weeks.
• Paternity leave paid at 100% for the first 4 weeks.
• Parental bereavement leave of up to 4 weeks, fully paid.
• Compassionate leave of up to 2 weeks, fully paid.
• Miscarriage leave of up to 2 weeks, fully paid.
• Wellbeing Day – an extra day off just for you.
• The Grand Event – up to an additional week of annual leave to attend a significant life event after 2 years' service.

Even More Benefits

• Employee benefits portal with hundreds of retail discounts, including ASOS, gym memberships, cinemas, M&S, and major supermarkets.
• Dayforce Wallet – gives you the ability to access a portion of your earned pay before your normal payday.
• 24-hour remote GP appointments.
• Medical cashback for dental treatment, physiotherapy, and alternative therapies.
• Recognition, rewards, and team celebrations throughout the year, with May dedicated to celebrating our teams.
• Tailored in-house training and genuine progression opportunities.
• Sustainability focus with Carbon Literacy-trained teams and Eco-Schools accreditation.

Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check is required for this role and will be carried out by our approved third-party provider.

We are an equal opportunity employer and recruit based on merit. To support our recruitment process, we may use AI-assisted tools for tasks such as application screening and reference checks. These tools help us manage applications efficiently, and all hiring decisions are made by our team.

34 Dalby Rd, Melton Mowbray LE13 0BH, UK