Senior Office Manager (Hove Learning Federation)

Brighton & Hove City Council; Hove; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Brighton & Hove City Council is seeking a Senior Office Manager for the Hove Learning Federation, responsible for overseeing operations across multiple school sites. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in office management, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to fostering an inclusive environment for staff and students. This permanent position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to make a significant impact in the education sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a busy office environment.
• Ability to oversee day-to-day operations effectively.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operations of three school sites.
• Manage staff and ensure compliance with health and safety processes.
• Implement office procedures and systems.

Skills

Supervising and managing staff

Office procedures and systems

Communication and interpersonal skills

Organisation and time management

Problem-solving and decision making

Risk assessments and compliance

Health and safety processes

Premises management

Job description

Senior Office Manager (Hove Learning Federation)

Posted on 23 May 2025

• Salary £38,626 - £41,511
• Contract Term Time - Permanent
• Closing Date Apply by 12 June 2025

Job Summary

• Job reference orbis/TP/487/45119
• Positions available 1
• Working hours 37
• Closing date 12 June 2025
• Job category Support Staff - Education
• Organisation Brighton & Hove City Council
• Directorate BHCC: External

Job introduction

Paid weeks per year: 47.36(inclusive of holiday entitlement)

Start date: 1st September 2025

Hove Learning Federation is comprised of West Hove Infant School and Hove Junior School, serving over 1,000 children on our 3 sites – School Road, Portland Road and Holland Road. We are seeking to appoint an experienced Senior Office Manager to oversee our 3 sites – School Road, Portland Road and Holland Road. Flexible working is required as the jobholder will be expected to work at School Road/Portland Road site 3 days per week and Holland Road site 2 days per week.

About the role

The Office Manager has an important role to play within our school community. Working under the direction of the Executive Headteacher and working collaboratively with the School Business Manager and Senior Premises Manager, the jobholder will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of our school sites and have experience of running the day-to-day operations of a busy and demanding office.

Key Responsibilities and Skills:

• Supervising and managing staff
• Office procedures and systems
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Organisation and time management
• Problem-solving and decision making
• Risk assessments and compliance
• Health and safety processes
• Premises management

37 hours per week:

Monday to Thursday 8.00 am until 4.00 pm

Friday 8.00 am until 3.30 pm

Closing date: 12th June 2025

Interview date: 18th June 2025

How to apply: Completed application forms accepted by email/post direct to the school office:

Telephone: [phone]

Website: www.westhoveinfantschool.co.uk /www.hovejuniorschool.co.uk

Additional information

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Company information

Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality

We are proud that our school is a culturally rich and diverse place of learning, and we are keen to encourage people from diverse ethnic backgrounds to apply and join our staff team. The school has a strong focus on Equality, Diversity & Inclusion for our pupils, staff and governors and we are passionate about creating an environment where every pupil can thrive. We are also very proud thatHove Learning Federation is an Inclusion Quality Mark (IQM) Centre of Excellence.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.

Files

• Job Description & Person Specification
• Application Form

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