School Office Manager: Front Desk & Admin Lead

Tradewind Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment are working with a small form-entry school in Sparkbrook, Birmingham, recruiting for an Office Manager to start as soon as possible. The role oversees the Reception Team, ensuring a professional, efficient and welcoming front-of-house service at all times.

You will lead day-to-day reception operations, coordinate staffing, maintain service continuity and foster a collaborative, supportive team environment while safeguarding confidential information.

Qualifications

• Experience working within a school environment.
• Must be highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
• Experience across a broad range of administrative functions.
• Discretion and handling confidential information with sensitivity.
• Previous school office manager experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the Reception Team to deliver a welcoming front-of-house experience.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of reception and front desk services.
• Coordinate staffing arrangements and maintain service continuity.
• Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment.

Skills

School experience

Highly organized

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Prioritisation

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment are working with a small form-entry school in Sparkbrook, Birmingham, recruiting for an Office Manager to start as soon as possible. The role oversees the Reception Team, ensuring a professional, efficient and welcoming front-of-house service at all times.

You will lead day-to-day reception operations, coordinate staffing, maintain service continuity and foster a collaborative, supportive team environment while safeguarding confidential information.