Senior Admin Officer | Highly Regarded School | Romford

Marchant Recruitment; Romford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is supporting a busy school in Romford, Essex, by recruiting a Senior Admin Officer. This full-time role requires coordinating day-to-day administrative operations, supporting senior leaders, and maintaining an efficient, welcoming school office.

You will manage confidential information, handle enquiries from parents and visitors, keep pupil and staff records up to date, assist with attendance, meetings and events, and prepare reports for senior staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior administrative role, ideally in a school.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and school management systems.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day administrative operations and office procedures.
• Support and guide administrative staff as required.
• Manage enquiries, correspondence and communications with parents and visitors.
• Maintain accurate pupil, staff and school records.
• Assist with attendance administration, meetings and school events.
• Prepare reports and information for senior leaders.
• Ensure confidential information is handled appropriately.

Skills

organisation

communication

confidentiality

prioritisation

independent working

Tools

Microsoft Office

School management systems

Job description

Location: Romford, Essex
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: ASAP

A highly regarded school in Romford is seeking an experienced and highly organised Senior Admin Officer to join its busy administration team. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident administrator who can take ownership of key office procedures, support colleagues and help ensure the school operates efficiently.

The Role

The successful candidate will coordinate daily administrative activities, provide support to senior leaders and help maintain a professional and welcoming school office. You will be comfortable managing competing priorities, handling confidential information and communicating with a wide range of people.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating day-to-day administrative operations and office procedures.

• Supporting and guiding administrative staff where required.

• Managing enquiries, correspondence and communications with parents and visitors.

• Maintaining accurate pupil, staff and school records.

• Assisting with attendance administration, meetings and school events.

• Preparing reports, documents and information for senior leaders.

• Ensuring confidential information is handled appropriately.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in a senior administrative role, ideally within a school.

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

• Strong written and verbal communication.

• Confidence using Microsoft Office and school management systems.

• Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.

• A professional, approachable manner and commitment to confidentiality.

About the School

The school is looking for a proactive and dependable team member who can contribute to a positive working environment and deliver a high standard of administrative support. You will work closely with colleagues across the school and play an important part in its daily operations.

Salary and Application

A competitive salary is available, dependent on experience.