Senior School Admin Lead – Office Ops & Records

Marchant Recruitment; Romford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is supporting a busy school in Romford, Essex, by recruiting a Senior Admin Officer. This full-time role requires coordinating day-to-day administrative operations, supporting senior leaders, and maintaining an efficient, welcoming school office.

You will manage confidential information, handle enquiries from parents and visitors, keep pupil and staff records up to date, assist with attendance, meetings and events, and prepare reports for senior staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior administrative role, ideally in a school.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and school management systems.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day administrative operations and office procedures.
• Support and guide administrative staff as required.
• Manage enquiries, correspondence and communications with parents and visitors.
• Maintain accurate pupil, staff and school records.
• Assist with attendance administration, meetings and school events.
• Prepare reports and information for senior leaders.
• Ensure confidential information is handled appropriately.

Skills

organisation

communication

confidentiality

prioritisation

independent working

Tools

Microsoft Office

School management systems

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is supporting a busy school in Romford, Essex, by recruiting a Senior Admin Officer. This full-time role requires coordinating day-to-day administrative operations, supporting senior leaders, and maintaining an efficient, welcoming school office.

You will manage confidential information, handle enquiries from parents and visitors, keep pupil and staff records up to date, assist with attendance, meetings and events, and prepare reports for senior staff.