Oxford School Operations & Admin Officer

Marchant Recruitment; Oxford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a highly organised School Business Support Officer for a busy Oxford secondary school. You will provide administrative support to business and operations teams, manage records, and coordinate purchasing and invoices to help the school run smoothly.

You will liaise with suppliers, staff and external organisations, support compliance checks, maintain confidential documentation and assist with general office duties to ensure efficient operations across departments.

Qualifications

• Previous school administration experience is highly desirable.
• Experience in business support, finance administration or school operations.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and school management systems.
• Professional communication skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• A proactive approach and the ability to work effectively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the school's business and operations teams.
• Maintain accurate records, databases and confidential documentation.
• Assist with purchasing, processing invoices and monitoring expenditure.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare documentation and manage correspondence.
• Liaise with suppliers, staff and external organisations.
• Support compliance checks and ensure records are kept up to date.
• Assist with general office duties and operational administration.

Skills

School admin experience

Finance administration

Organisational skills

MS Office proficiency

Communication skills

Team player

Tools

School management systems

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a highly organised School Business Support Officer for a busy Oxford secondary school. You will provide administrative support to business and operations teams, manage records, and coordinate purchasing and invoices to help the school run smoothly.

You will liaise with suppliers, staff and external organisations, support compliance checks, maintain confidential documentation and assist with general office duties to ensure efficient operations across departments.