Senior Administrative Officer

Bridgend County Borough Council; Brynmenyn; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Brynmenyn is seeking a Senior Administrative Officer for a full-time role at Brynmenyn Primary School. The position involves managing the reception and office, working closely with staff and the community, and requires a GCSE qualification. The salary is £25,063 to £25,942 per annum, with core responsibilities including protecting vulnerable individuals.

Qualifications

• GCSE qualification or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of SIMS Management Information/Financial Management Systems.

Responsibilities

• Work positively with children, staff, and the community.
• Manage and prioritise workload.
• Efficiently manage reception and office.

Skills

Working positively with children, staff, parents

Knowledge of SIMS Management Information

Proactive and flexible team player

Education

GCSE qualification or equivalent

Tools

SIMS Management Information/FMS

Job description

Overview

Senior Administrative Officer – Bridgend County Borough Council, Brynmenyn, United Kingdom.

This role is based at Brynmenyn Primary School. It is a full-time position in a leadership/administrative capacity, with 37 hours per week and the post open to candidates with the latest education/graduate level criteria (GCSE).

Job reference 16582. Location: Brynmenyn Primary. Salary: £25,063 - £25,942 per annum. Basis: Term time. Contractual hours: 37. Job category/type: Schools - Support Staff.

Job Responsibilities

• Be able to work positively with children, staff, parents/carers and the community.
• Be proactive, flexible and a team player.
• Have high expectations of themselves and others and take pride in their role.
• Manage and prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Have knowledge of SIMS Management Information/Financial Management Systems.
• Be responsible for the efficient management of the reception and office, liaising with parents, staff and a range of outside agencies.
• Have the ability to work on their own initiative; be an active team member.
• The ability to greet customers through Welsh would be beneficial, but not essential.
• Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.
• Criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.

Qualifications & Requirements

• GCSE qualification or equivalent required (latest education/graduate criteria).
• Knowledge of SIMS Management Information/Financial Management Systems.

Application Details

Closing Date: 11 July 2024

Shortlisting Date: 12 July 2024

Interview Date: 18 July 2024

Additional Information

• Welsh language ability is advantageous but not essential.
• Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council (as listed in the original job description).
• Job Description & Person Specification available; apply online.

Attachments: Blank. Keywords: Brynmenyn jobs. Closed Date: 2025-10-31