Operations & Governance Admin – Education Trust

Cornwall Council Jobs and Careers; Redruth; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rainbow Multi Academy Trust is seeking a proactive Central Services Administrator to provide high-quality support across the central team and schools. You will help manage governance, estates, data protection, meetings, records and supplier coordination to ensure smooth central services.

This varied role requires strong organisation, attention to detail and the ability to build relationships across colleagues, schools and external partners. A driving licence and IT proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a school or trust setting.
• Excellent organisation, accuracy and attention to detail.
• The confidence to manage multiple priorities calmly and discreetly.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships at every level.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, and the confidence to learn computerised management systems.
• An understanding of data protection requirements, including Subject Access Requests and data breaches.

Responsibilities

• Providing responsive, professional support to the Central Management Team.
• Coordinating meetings, events and training—from agendas and minutes to follow-up actions.
• Keeping records, registers, policies and statutory review schedules accurate and up to date.
• Supporting estates compliance, contractor visits, quotations, purchase orders and supplier documentation.
• Helping to coordinate governance recruitment, induction, training and feedback logs.
• Supporting GDPR processes, including routine enquiries, Subject Access Requests, data breaches, DPIAs and Freedom of Information requests.
• Building strong relationships with colleagues, schools, families, suppliers and external partners.

Skills

Organisation

Attention to detail

Communication

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Data protection

Driving licence

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Tools

Management systems

Job description

The Rainbow Multi Academy Trust is seeking a proactive Central Services Administrator to provide high-quality support across the central team and schools. You will help manage governance, estates, data protection, meetings, records and supplier coordination to ensure smooth central services.

This varied role requires strong organisation, attention to detail and the ability to build relationships across colleagues, schools and external partners. A driving licence and IT proficiency are essential.