School Operations & Admin Lead

Lancashire County Council; Burnley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire County Council is seeking a capable administrative assistant to join a school admin team, based in the reception. The role involves coordinating a varied mix of clerical and financial tasks and providing guidance to colleagues where needed.

You will support pupils, parents and staff, maintain accurate records, handle enquiries, and contribute to reporting. Occasional travel to off-site provisions may be required to ensure smooth operations.

Qualifications

• Good standard of education including English and Maths.
• Relevant administrative or business support qualification or equivalent experience.
• Willingness to undertake further training and development.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, monitor and organise admin or financial systems for the school.
• Provide reception duties and frontline customer service to parents and staff.
• Support finance, HR and site management activities to ensure smooth running.
• Contribute to reports or management information as required.
• Travel to off-site provision if needed.

Skills

Reception duties

Customer service

Health and safety awareness

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Administrative or business support qualification

Willingness to undertake further training

Tools

School management systems

Financial software

Job description

Lancashire County Council is seeking a capable administrative assistant to join a school admin team, based in the reception. The role involves coordinating a varied mix of clerical and financial tasks and providing guidance to colleagues where needed.

You will support pupils, parents and staff, maintain accurate records, handle enquiries, and contribute to reporting. Occasional travel to off-site provisions may be required to ensure smooth operations.