Senior Education Support Officer (Schools & Inclusion)

Barker Ross; North East; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A public sector client in the education domain is seeking a Senior Support Officer to join their team based in Gateshead. The successful candidate will coordinate and monitor business support processes, ensuring high-quality service delivery across various educational services. Responsibilities include staff recruitment, managing compliance with data protection laws, and supporting administrative tasks. This role is set to start in January 2026, offering an hourly rate of £13.47, promoting diversity and encouraging applications from all societal sections.

Responsibilities

• Assist Business Support Managers in delivering high-quality support across teams.
• Coordinate and monitor the work of the team to ensure effective support procedures.
• Conduct quality checks to ensure tasks are completed correctly.
• Motivate and develop the business support team.
• Share best practices and maintain effective administrative systems.
• Respond to corporate complaints, FOI requests, ensuring compliance.
• Maintain records and support financial administration.
• Ensure compliance with data protection and confidentiality requirements.
• Maintain and update computerised information systems.
• Produce accurate minutes and reports as required.
• Support staff recruitment and ensure HR policies are followed.
• Assist in delivering updates and training to staff.

Job description

A public sector client in the education domain is seeking a Senior Support Officer to join their team based in Gateshead. The successful candidate will coordinate and monitor business support processes, ensuring high-quality service delivery across various educational services. Responsibilities include staff recruitment, managing compliance with data protection laws, and supporting administrative tasks. This role is set to start in January 2026, offering an hourly rate of £13.47, promoting diversity and encouraging applications from all societal sections.