Nursery Administrator - Flexible Hours, Friendly & Organized

Sunny Days; Dorchester; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunny Days in Dorchester, United Kingdom, is seeking a friendly, organised Nursery Administrator to join the team on a full-time basis. You’ll support families, manage records, raise invoices and assist with childcare funding returns, working closely with the Administration Manager and Nursery Managers.

This role values attention to detail, confidentiality and a proactive, team-oriented approach to keeping the nurseries running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Friendly, professional manner and strong communication skills.
• Good attention to detail, particularly when working with records and figures.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and a willingness to learn new software.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• An understanding of the importance of confidentiality and handling sensitive information.
• A positive, flexible attitude and a willingness to get stuck in.
• No formal qualifications are required

Responsibilities

• Be a friendly first point of contact for families, answering calls, responding to enquiries and providing helpful information.
• Maintain accurate children’s records, family details and booked sessions using our nursery management software.
• Raise invoices, record payments and help monitor outstanding balances.
• Prepare accurate and timely local authority childcare funding returns.
• Support diary management, arrange meetings, prepare documents and take minutes.
• Help keep our nurseries running smoothly by managing office supplies and nursery uniforms.
• Handle sensitive information with care, maintaining accurate, secure and confidential records.
• Work closely with the Administration Manager and Nursery Managers, providing practical support wherever it’s needed.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Flexible attitude

Independent working

Nursery management software

Tools

Nursery management software

Job description

Sunny Days in Dorchester, United Kingdom, is seeking a friendly, organised Nursery Administrator to join the team on a full-time basis. You’ll support families, manage records, raise invoices and assist with childcare funding returns, working closely with the Administration Manager and Nursery Managers.

This role values attention to detail, confidentiality and a proactive, team-oriented approach to keeping the nurseries running smoothly.