Office Manager

Fox Grove School; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Howard Partnership Trust in Leatherhead is seeking a passionate Office Manager to lead the office team.

You will act as PA to the Principal and Senior Leadership Team, manage diary appointments and meeting arrangements, and handle confidential queries.

The role is 36 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, Monday to Friday, with safeguarding and data protection responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Educated to A Level or equivalent.
• NVQ Level 4 or equivalent qualification.
• Good IT skills.
• Previous relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the office team.
• Act as PA to the Principal/Senior Leadership Team.
• Manage diary appointments and meeting arrangements.
• Handle confidential queries and issues.
• Manage projects and key school activities.

Skills

People management

Diary management

Microsoft Office

Confidential handling

Education

A Levels or equivalent

NVQ Level 4 or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

36 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Monday to Friday

We are looking for a passionate, dedicated, and motivated individual to lead the office team.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Line manage the team of Admin Assistants
• Act as a PA to the Principal/Senior Leadership Team
• Manage diary appointments and meeting arrangements
• Handle confidential queries and issues
• Manage projects and key school activities

Qualifications and Skills:

• Educated to A Level or equivalent
• Relevant qualification to NVQ level 4 or equivalent
• Good IT skills
• Previous relevant work experience

All adults employed by the Trust have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations.

The Howard Partnership Trust is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of gender, marital status, disability, race, age, or sexual orientation.

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.

As well as verification of identity, we ask all successful candidates to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

SAFEGUARDING AND FURTHER INFORMATION

The successful candidate will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

The Howard Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment

Due to the nature of this role, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. In making your application, it is essential you disclose whether you have any pending charges, convictions, bind-overs or cautions and, if so, for which offences. This post will be exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Therefore, applicants are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are 'spent' under the provision of the Act, and, in the event of the employment being taken up; any failure to disclose such convictions will result in dismissal or disciplinary action. The fact that a pending charge, conviction, bind-over or caution has been recorded against you will not necessarily debar you from consideration for this appointment.