Senior Office Manager

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a senior office manager to lead its administration team in a nurturing special school. This role is pivotal in ensuring efficient operations and supporting HR and finance functions while fostering a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in administration management, strong IT skills, and exceptional communication abilities. Join a forward-thinking school that values its staff and offers opportunities for professional growth, all while making a meaningful impact on the lives of pupils with additional needs.

Benefits

Professional Growth Opportunities

Supportive Work Environment

Team Ethos

Nurturing Community

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing an administration team in a school setting.
• Strong IT skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the administration team ensuring high-quality service.
• Support HR and finance functions while managing day-to-day operations.

Skills

Team Management

Communication Skills

IT Skills

Organizational Skills

Confidential Information Handling

Education

Relevant Qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Arbor or Similar Systems

Job description

Start date: 1 September 2025

Hours per week: 36.5, Term time only plus 2 weeks

Beaufort School
Stechford Road
Birmingham
B34 6BJ
Telephone number: 0121 675 8500

Contact email: [e-mail]

Contract type: Permanent

Beaufort Special School is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified, highly motivated, and professional senior office manager to lead and manage our administration team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a nurturing and aspirational special school that sits at the heart of our local community. We are incredibly proud of our pupils and our dedicated staff team who work hard to create a supportive and inclusive environment. We are continuing our journey to excellence—and you could play a key role in shaping our future success.

About the Role

The senior office manager will be a key figure in our operations team, working under the direct supervision of the headteacher. You will be responsible for leading the operational function of the administration team and ensuring a high-quality, efficient, and responsive day-to-day service. You will also play a vital role in supporting our HR and finance functions. Excellent communication skills and the ability to multi-task are essential parts of the role to ensure you are able to deal with staff, pupils, parents, external agencies, and all other stakeholders.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in managing and leading an administration team, ideally in a school or similar setting
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and a working knowledge of Arbor or similar systems
• Outstanding communication skills—both written and verbal
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities under pressure
• A calm, flexible, and professional approach to work
• Experience with handling confidential information
• A solid understanding of how the administration function underpins the success of the whole school
• Experience in a school setting and a good working knowledge of school office systems is highly desirable

Why Join Beaufort?

• Be part of a forward-thinking school that genuinely values its staff, pupils and families
• Work in a supportive environment with a strong team ethos
• Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and potential career development
• Contribute to the success and wellbeing of pupils with additional needs

Informal visits are welcomed. Please phone the school office to arrange a visit: 0121 675 8500.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore, the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

How to apply

Please download an application form and job description from the school's website.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.

BCC is a Living Wage employer.

Rehabilitation of offenders: This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.