Strategic Admin Lead for Dual-School Excellence

Dorset Council UK; Coleford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS

Professional development

Wellbeing programme

Employee discounts

Job summary

Twynham Learning seeks a Senior Administration Officer to provide strategic and operational leadership of administrative services across Twynham School and The Grange School. You will inspire teams, streamline processes and support organisational priorities to shape the future of two sites.

You will lead administrative, reception and reprographics teams, uphold high professional standards and foster collaboration. This is a senior role with broad impact.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading and developing administrative or operational teams.
• Proven track record of improving systems, processes or service delivery.
• Experience managing change and implementing new ways of working.
• Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to influence, motivate and develop colleagues.
• Experience managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong ICT skills and experience using MIS.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop administrative teams across two schools.
• Drive improvements to systems, processes and service delivery.
• Ensure operational consistency and high standards across multiple sites.
• Use data and operational insight to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support the implementation of organisational priorities and operational change initiatives.
• Oversee admissions administration, educational visits administration, communications and operational support services.
• Provide leadership across both schools, ensuring teams work cohesively and effectively.
• Oversee school communications, marketing and social media activity, ensuring content reflects organisational priorities and brand standards.
• Build positive relationships with staff, parents, visitors and external stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Systems improvement

Data analysis

People development

Communication

Influence & motivation

Prioritisation

ICT skills

Tools

Management information systems

Job description

Twynham Learning seeks a Senior Administration Officer to provide strategic and operational leadership of administrative services across Twynham School and The Grange School. You will inspire teams, streamline processes and support organisational priorities to shape the future of two sites.

You will lead administrative, reception and reprographics teams, uphold high professional standards and foster collaboration. This is a senior role with broad impact.