Senior Administrator

Witherslack Group; Bradford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A special education provider in Bradford is seeking a full-time administrator to manage office tasks, support HR, and run reception activities. The role requires strong leadership and communication skills, with a focus on maintaining accurate records and processes. The ideal candidate will have prior administration experience and a knack for team management. This position offers great salary and benefits, including 35 days holiday and wellness tools. Join a diverse team dedicated to making a genuine difference in the lives of young people.

Benefits

35 days holiday including bank holidays

Medical cover for optician/dentist appointments

Wellbeing tools and advice

Flexible benefits options

Recommend-a-friend scheme with a £1,000 bonus

Beautiful working environments

Qualifications

• Previous administration experience required.
• Experience managing a team of administrators preferred.
• High degree of computer literacy essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage the office, including meeting and diary management.
• Support the Head Teacher and HR administration.
• Run the reception and maintain accurate files.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Diary Management

GAAP

Accounting

Oracle

Payroll admin

Performance Management

Human Resources

Supervising Experience

Financial Planning

Writing Skills

Job description

26403 - 31022 Excellent Benefits

Huge Small Victories

Our teams are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people so we celebrate the little things. There’s lots of ups and downs and for some of our young people sitting through a lesson can be a big win. We call these huge small victories and whilst they may seem small on the surface they add up to make a big difference.

Get out what you put in

You’ll be in charge of managing the office ranging from meeting and diary management and providing support to the Head Teacher, HR administration and checking payroll with attendance records. You’ll be involved in running the reception and responsible for accurate files. With your efficient professional approach and ability to set up processes and systems you’ll keep things running smoothly.

One of the best environments in SEND

Broadbeck is built on the principle of true community and inclusion. Located at the heart of a residential community in Yorkshire staff provide young people who have often been unable to integrate into their local community with the opportunity to belong, progress and contribute. Broadbeck is also a distinct community in itself with education, care and therapy staff creating an environment of support and stability. We have recently been recognised as Good by Ofsted.

What we do for you

We know you’re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the education sector. With us you’ll get to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people, plus you’ll get:

• Training: A full induction and on the job training
• Holiday: You’ll work hard at WG so you’ll be rewarded with 35 days holiday including bank holidays
• Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase / decrease benefits such as life insurance – check out our benefits here
• Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance
• Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high‑street discounts
• Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities – check out our schools here
• A recommend‑a‑friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time

Bring your whole‑self to work

Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs and our workforce reflects that diversity so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. The kind of person we’re looking for will:

• Have previous administration experience
• Ideally have experience managing a team of administrators
• Have a high degree of computer literacy

Be able to keep a lot of plates spinning!

Be hard working, friendly and dependable and able to build a natural rapport with our young people.

Interested in joining us

At Witherslack Group inclusion is part of who we are. We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong. As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference – especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace we’ll be there every step of the way. By building a diverse and inclusive team we’re better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow and be their authentic self.

The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

For a full job description and person specification please click here.

Required Experience: Senior IC

Key Skills

• Leadership skills
• Communication skills
• Diary Management
• GAAP
• Accounting
• Oracle
• Payroll admin
• Performance Management
• Human Resources
• Supervising Experience
• Financial Planning
• Writing Skills

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1