Office Manager

Job Title: Office Manager

Location: Bridgwater, Somerset (Due to location you must have your own transport)

Salary: Up to £30,000 PA

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

Benefits: Free onsite parking, company pension, 28 days annual leave including bank holidays (plus additional days annual leave to cover the Christmas shut down period between 24th December - 1st January)

Are you seeking a dynamic role that offers a diverse range of responsibilities? Do you have a passion for the Education sector? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We are currently seeking an Office Manager to join our clients small and welcoming team. Ideally we are looking to speak with candidates who are either available immediately or on a short notice period.

Responsibilities:

Finance:

1. Enter finance records accurately using our invoicing and purchasing software
2. Process staff expense claims, manage monthly petty cash, and handle payment requests to Head Office
3. Collaborate with the Activities Coordinator for cash allocation

HR:

1. Maintain staff personnel and attendance records in HRIS
2. Manage recruitment processes, including advertising and arranging interviews
3. Provide full administration support to the employee lifecycle (onboarding and off-boarding) including DBS checks, reference checks, developing an induction programme for new hires, conducting exit interviews. Supporting annual employee activities such as salary reviews and performance reviews

Administration:

1. Provide reception services and greet visitors
2. Order office supplies as needed
3. Support teachers with administrative tasks
4. Assist with student inductions and provide administrative support as required
5. Organise monthly staff meetings and take minutes during the meetings

Key Skills:

1. Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities
2. Strong communication and interpersonal skills
3. Flexibility to work additional hours to accommodate events
4. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
5. Experience with finance software is desirable however not essential
6. Ability to work independently and as part of a team
7. Attention to detail and problem-solving skills

Next Steps: Please apply online or send your CV to (url removed). Alternatively, you can call Nicole on (phone number removed).