Office Manager

GSL Education - London; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational staffing agency is seeking an experienced Office Manager to oversee operations at a secondary school in Hammersmith & Fulham. The ideal candidate should have strong organizational skills, proficiency in MS Office, and the ability to manage admissions processes. This role is crucial for transitioning the school towards a fully digital office system. Full-time position with a daily rate of £150 - £200.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Office Manager or similar role required.
• Strong IT skills, especially with MS Office.
• Ability to manage and complete tasks accurately and on time.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily school office operations.
• Manage admissions processes and compliance.
• Lead transition to a digital office system.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Professional communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Role: Office Manager
Location: Hammersmith & Fulham
Rate: £150 - £200 per day
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Long Term, Full Time

Are you a flexible and confident Office Manager looking for new opportunities this September? GSL Education London Branch is currently seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Office Manager to work at a secondary school in Hammersmith & Fulham.

We are looking for an experienced and organised Office Manager to take charge of the school office and admissions processes. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone confident with administration, detail-focused, and skilled in using MS Office. In the long term, the school hopes to go fully digital, so they are seeking a candidate who can lead this transition and modernise systems.

Responsibilities include:

• Overseeing the smooth day-to-day running of the school office
• Managing all admissions processes, including paperwork, procedures, and compliance with school policies
• Leading the transition to a fully digital office system
• Using MS Office confidently for documents, spreadsheets, and communications
• Managing deadlines and ensuring all processes are completed accurately and on time
• Liaising with parents, staff, and external agencies professionally
• Handling confidential information with care and discretion
• Taking ownership of office systems and identifying ways to improve efficiency

Requirements:

• Previous experience as an Office Manager or in a similar administrative role
• Strong IT skills, especially with MS Office
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• A keen eye for detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Professional communication skills
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service is a must

In order to work in the school, we will need you to be fully compliant. This includes:

• DBS on Update Service is a must
• References
• Proof of right to work
• Proof of national insurance
• Proof of address (dated within the last three months)

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service. GSL offers equal opportunities to applicants from all members of the community.

For more information or to register your interest in the Office Manager role, or to be considered, please click apply now to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.