Office Manager

Suffolk County Council; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff induction program

Wellbeing support package

Career progression

CPD package

Performance management

Job summary

The Consortium Trust is seeking an experienced Office Manager to join Henley Primary School and Helmingham Primary School and Nursery in Ipswich, delivering high-quality administration and finance.

The role requires cash handling, Excel proficiency and strong organisation, with flexibility to travel to multiple sites and to pass safeguarding checks. Permanent, 39 weeks, 8.15am-3.30pm; DBS checks will be conducted.

Qualifications

• Grade C/4+ Numeracy and Literacy (or equivalent).
• Strong IT skills, with knowledge of Excel spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality admin and finance provision across partner schools.
• Serve as first point of call for visitors and telephone enquiries.
• Travel to other school sites as required.
• Uphold safeguarding, GDPR and school policies.

Skills

Cash handling

Office procedures

Initiative

Organisation

Prioritisation

Confidentiality

Front desk

Travel

GDPR

Education

Grade C/4+ Numeracy & Literacy

Excel

Tools

Arbor

Every HR

EduPay

Job description

• Henley Primary School and Helmingham Primary School and Nursery
• Address: Ashbocking Road, Henley, Ipswich, IP6 0QX and School Road, Helmingham, Stowmarket IP14 6EX
• Salary: £26,740 per annum (pro rata)
• Hours:8.15am - 3.30pm with 30-minute unpaid lunch, 5 days per week, 39 weeks per year
• Contract:Permanent, required to start as soon as possible
• Reference: 5475

The Consortium Trust requires an experienced, dedicated, professional, and motivated Office Manager who can work effectively with the partnership schools and central team to deliver a high-quality administration and finance provision.

This role is ideal for an experienced Office Manager who wishes to join our two friendly primary schools, both dedicated to meeting the needs of our pupils and their families. Experience of working within a school administration role is important.

The Consortium Trust demonstrates and implements safeguarding protocols in all aspects of their working practices and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, and this will include social media checks.

We are looking for an experienced Office Manager with:

• knowledge of cash handling, banking, and financial procedures
• a good knowledge of general office procedures
• the ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team
• strong organisation skills
• the ability to manage and prioritise workload to promptly meet deadlines
• the ability to be adaptable, discreet, and maintain confidentiality
• the ability to remain calm and cheerful under pressure in a busy environment
• the ability to be first point of call for visitors and telephone enquiries
• willingness to travel to other school sites as required
• an awareness of Safeguarding and school reporting systems
• the ability to adhere to policies and procedures and follow GDPR guidelines.

Desirable but not essential requirements:

• Experience with online school management systems (such as Arbor, Every HR, and EduPay)
• Knowledge of school-based software
• Experience of working in a school/nursery environment
• Experience as a Designated Safeguarding Lead.

What we offer:

• Comprehensive staff induction program
• Full support and training from a wider team
• Wide range of staff benefits
• Extensive Wellbeing support package
• Opportunity for career progression within the TrustPersonalised performance management
• A bespoke package of CPD as required.

For more information, please read our Trust Benefits (pdf).

Qualifications:

Essential

• Grade C/4+ Numeracy and Literacy (or equivalent)
• Strong IT skills, with knowledge of Excel spreadsheets

Desirable

• Relevant Level 3 qualifications
• Line manager: Academy Head

For more information

Please read the Job description (pdf).

For school-based information, please contact either Christopher Hempenstall or Stephanie Powley by either emailing [e-mail] or [e-mail]

Closing date: 12.00 pm, 2 October 2026.

Interview date: 9.00 am, 7 October 2026.