Office Manager

Suffolk County Council; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff induction program

Training and development

Staff benefits

Job summary

Henley Primary School and Helmingham Primary School are seeking an experienced Office Manager to join their team in Ipswich. The role involves high-quality administrative and financial support across two friendly schools, with duties spanning cash handling, IT (including Excel), and front-of-house responsibilities.

Applicants should have school administration experience, strong organisation, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Experience in school administration or office management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality administrative and financial support to the Trust schools.

Skills

Cash handling

Banking procedures

Excel

General office procedures

Initiative

Organisation

Workload management

Confidentiality

Reception duties

Travel to other sites

Safeguarding awareness

GDPR compliance

Education

Numeracy and literacy (Grade C/4+)

Basic computer literacy

Relevant Level 3 qualifications

Tools

Arbor

Every HR

EduPay

Job description

• Henley Primary School and Helmingham Primary School and Nursery – full mobility across the trust
• Address: Ashbocking Road, Henley, Ipswich, IP6 0QX / School Road, Helmingham, Stowmarket, IP14 6EX
• Salary: £26,740 - £28,492 pro rata
• Hours: 8:15am – 3:30pm with 30-minute unpaid lunch, 5 days per week, 39 weeks per year
• Contract:Permanent
• Reference: 5754

Henley Primary School and Helmingham Primary School are looking for an experienced, dedicated, and enthusiastic Office Manager to become a valued member of our team.

Working closely with our Partnership schools and Central Team, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality administrative and financial support that helps our schools thrive. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional who is passionate about making a difference and enjoys going the extra mile to support pupils, families, and colleagues. Our two friendly and family-orientated primary schools offer a welcoming and supportive environment where every team member is valued. Experience in a school administration role is essential, and we'd love to hear from candidates who are ready to bring their skills, enthusiasm, and commitment to our school community.

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
• strong IT skills, including knowledge of Excel spreadsheets
• a good knowledge of general office procedures
• the ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team
• strong organisational 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 act as a 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 Trust
• Personalised performance management
• A bespoke package of CPD as required

Qualifications:

• Essential – Grade C/4+ Numeracy and Literacy (or equivalent)
• Essential – Has a basic level of computer literacy
• Desirable – Relevant Level 3 qualifications

For more information

Please read the Job Description (pdf) and our benefits information (pdf).

For more information, please do not hesitate to email us at the same address, or call us on 01473 831556.

Closing Date: 3pm, 19 November 2026,

Interview Date: 9am onwards, 25 November 2026