Operations Administrative Assistant – Academy Support

The GORSE Academies Trust; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teacher/Local government pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

The Ruth Gorse Academy, part of The GORSE Academies Trust, seeks an Administrative Assistant – Operations to provide comprehensive support across academy operations. You will manage records, communications and events, while handling recruitment administration and stakeholder liaison with professionalism.

The role requires excellent organisational and MS Office skills, strong communication, and the ability to work independently or in a team.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in a busy administrative or office environment.
• Ability to prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Work independently and in a team.
• Commitment to delivering outstanding customer service to colleagues, parents, visitors and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support across the academy.
• Manage correspondence, records and documentation accurately and efficiently.
• Support recruitment activities, meetings, projects and academy events including event setup and ordering.
• Maintain key operational information and records.
• Liaise with staff, parents, visitors and external agencies.
• Contribute to the smooth day-to-day running of operational services across the academy.

Skills

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Time management

Teamwork

Customer service

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

The Ruth Gorse Academy, part of The GORSE Academies Trust, seeks an Administrative Assistant – Operations to provide comprehensive support across academy operations. You will manage records, communications and events, while handling recruitment administration and stakeholder liaison with professionalism.

The role requires excellent organisational and MS Office skills, strong communication, and the ability to work independently or in a team.