Operations and Admin assistant

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Corby; Presencial; GBP 19 000 - 23 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

CPD & professional development

Free access to National College

Support from Tradewind Recruitment

Resumo da oferta

Tradewind Recruitment are seeking an organised Operations & Administration Assistant to support the day-to-day running of a busy secondary school in Northamptonshire.

The role combines general office duties with creative social media content creation to promote school activities and achievements, while maintaining professional communications with staff, parents and visitors.

Experience in safeguarding principles and a proactive, independent work style are valued traits for this varied position.

Qualificações

• Previous experience in administration, office support or operations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and digital systems.
• Experience managing social media accounts or creating digital content.
• Creative flair and an eye for design.
• Can work independently and take initiative.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Friendly, approachable and professional.
• Experience in a school environment is advantageous.

Responsabilidades

• Providing general administrative and operational support to the school.
• Managing emails, telephone enquiries and day-to-day correspondence.
• Maintaining accurate records, databases and school documentation.
• Supporting the organisation of school events, meetings and activities.
• Assisting with diary management, scheduling and general office duties.
• Communicating professionally with parents, staff and external visitors.
• Supporting senior leaders and other departments with administrative tasks.
• Helping ensure the smooth and efficient running of the school office.
• Taking responsibility for the school's social media accounts and online presence.
• Creating engaging and professional content to promote school activities, achievements and events.
• Designing social media posts, newsletters, posters and promotional materials.
• Capturing and sharing positive stories from across the school, following safeguarding and consent policies.
• Helping maintain and update the school's website where required.
• Bringing new and creative ideas to improve engagement with parents and the wider community.
• Supporting the promotion of school events, celebrations and key announcements.
• Ensuring all content reflects the school's values and professional image.

Conhecimentos

Administration experience

Microsoft Office

Social media

Content creation

Design eye

Canva

Independent working

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Professionalism

Safeguarding knowledge

Team collaboration

Ferramentas

Microsoft Office

Canva

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Operations & Administration Assistant - Secondary School

Location: Northamptonshire

Contract: Full-Time

Agency: Tradewind Recruitment

Salary: Competitive pay dependent on experience

Are You Organised, Creative and Passionate About Working in Education?

Tradewind Recruitment are currently recruiting an enthusiastic and highly organised Operations & Administration Assistant to support the day-to-day running of a busy school.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied role, has strong administrative skills and also has a creative streak, particularly when it comes to social media, content creation and promoting school activities.

We are looking for someone who can confidently manage administrative responsibilities while bringing fresh ideas and creativity to the school's online presence.

The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting the school's operations, communicating with staff and parents, and helping showcase the fantastic things happening across the school.

The Role

Administration & School Operations

• Providing general administrative and operational support to the school.
• Managing emails, telephone enquiries and day-to-day correspondence.
• Maintaining accurate records, databases and school documentation.
• Supporting the organisation of school events, meetings and activities.
• Assisting with diary management, scheduling and general office duties.
• Communicating professionally with parents, staff and external visitors.
• Supporting senior leaders and other departments with administrative tasks.
• Helping ensure the smooth and efficient running of the school office.

Social Media & Creative Responsibilities

• Taking responsibility for the school's social media accounts and online presence.
• Creating engaging and professional content to promote school activities, achievements and events.
• Designing social media posts, newsletters, posters and promotional materials.
• Capturing and sharing positive stories from across the school, following safeguarding and consent policies.
• Helping maintain and update the school's website where required.
• Bringing new and creative ideas to improve engagement with parents and the wider community.
• Supporting the promotion of school events, celebrations and key announcements.
• Ensuring all content reflects the school's values and professional image.

What Are We Looking For?

• Have previous experience in administration, office support or operations.
• Are highly organised and confident managing multiple responsibilities.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Are confident using Microsoft Office and other digital systems.
• Have experience managing social media accounts or creating digital content.
• Have a creative flair and an eye for design.
• Are confident using platforms such as Canva or similar design tools.
• Can work independently, use their initiative and contribute new ideas.
• Have excellent attention to detail.
• Are friendly, approachable and professional.
• Enjoy working in a busy, varied environment.
• Understand the importance of confidentiality and safeguarding within a school.
• Previous experience working within a school would be advantageous, although we would also welcome applications from candidates with relevant administrative, marketing, communications or social media experience.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is more than just a great administrator!

The ideal candidate will be someone who enjoys getting involved, is confident taking ownership of tasks and can bring a little creativity to the role.

You might currently be working as an:

• School Administrator
• Office Administrator
• Operations Assistant
• Marketing or Communications Assistant
• Social Media Assistant
• Receptionist or Administrative Coordinator

If you have a combination of strong organisational skills and a passion for creating engaging content, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?

• Competitive pay dependent on experience.
• Full-time opportunity within a school environment.
• A varied role combining administration, operations and creativity.
• Dedicated support from your Tradewind Recruitment consultant.
• Free CPD and professional development opportunities.
• Free access to The National College after your first day worked.
• Opportunities to develop your experience within education.
• Ongoing support throughout your placement.

Tradewind Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding and compliance checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.