Office Manager

Suffolk County Council; England; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Stowmarket is seeking an experienced Office Manager. Responsibilities include supporting the leadership team and maintaining a professional office environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and IT skills, with experience in a busy office, preferably within a school context. The role offers a supportive atmosphere with enthusiastic staff and pupils.

Benefits

Supportive leadership team

Welcoming staff team

Commitment to raising standards

Qualifications

• Experience working as an Office Manager, ideally in a school environment is desirable.
• Excellent literacy and numeracy skills.
• Positive attitude with the ability to remain calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support leadership team in raising standards.
• Maintain professional confidentiality in all tasks.
• Prioritize work using own initiative.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

IT skills including Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Ability to prioritize work

Experience in a busy office

Professional confidentiality

Flexibility and teamwork

Experience as an Office Manager

Job description

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Job Description

• Combs Ford Primary School
• Location: Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 2PN
• Salary: £30,024 - £33,699 FTE, £27,569 - £30,943 pro rata
• Hours: 37 hours per week, 42 weeks per year (term time plus 15 days and PD days)
• Contract: Permanent, Required as soon as possible
• Reference: 8000

Combs Ford Primary School is looking to recruit an experienced and motivated individual to fulfil our Office Manager role.

You will have:

• excellent communication and IT skills including use of Microsoft Office
• excellent literacy, numeracy and interpersonal skills
• a positive attitude with the ability to remain calm under pressure
• the ability to prioritise work using your own initiative
• experience of working in a busy office environment
• a good understanding of the need to always maintain professional confidentiality
• the skills to be flexible and a team player
• experience as an Office Manager, ideally in a school environment is desirable.

We can offer you:

• a supportive leadership team committed to raising standards for all
• a welcoming staff team and enthusiastic pupils
• a supportive and committed Trust and Local Governing Body.

For more information

Please read the Job Description (Word).

Visits to the school are encouraged, please call 01449 613112 to arrange an appointment.

For more information about us, please visit the school website.

How to apply

Please return your completed Application Form (Word) and covering letter by email to [e-mail].

Alternatively, please post to the school to Combs Ford Primary School, Glemsford Road, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 2PN.

Closing date: 12pm, 10 November 2025.

Interview date: 17 November 2025.

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