Term-Time Central Operations Administrator (32.5h)

East Sussex County Council; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff Wellbeing - Free EAP

Professional development opportunities

Dynamic and creative work environment

Job summary

The Southfield Trust is seeking a Central Operations Administrator to provide essential administrative support across our Trust, focusing on HR operations, Estates operations and organisational projects.

The postholder will help ensure statutory operational and compliance processes are delivered efficiently, accurately and to agreed timescales, supporting our schools. Salary is £20,803 pro rata for 32.5 hours per week during term time, with a 6-month probationary period.

Qualifications

• RQF level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics.
• Ability to use technology as part of the role.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and compliance documentation.
• Awareness of the Data Protection regulations and a commitment to confidentiality.
• Previous experience of working in an operational capacity within a public sector organisation.
• Ability to plan and organise a varied workload, on occasion working to short deadlines, whilst maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a range of people in a clear, concise and accurate manner, changing messages to suit different audiences.
• Willingness to undertake training and continuous professional development.
• Positive and proactive approach to problem solving.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team whilst also working independently.

Responsibilities

• To provide high-level administrative support across the Trust’s central operations, with particular focus on HR operations, Estates operations and organisational projects.
• The postholder will help ensure that statutory operational and compliance processes are delivered efficiently, accurately and to agreed timescales.

Skills

English & Maths Level 2

Tech savvy

Record keeping

Data protection

Public sector experience

Organisation

Communication

Training & development

Problem solving

Team player

Job description

The Southfield Trust is seeking a Central Operations Administrator to provide essential administrative support across our Trust, focusing on HR operations, Estates operations and organisational projects.

The postholder will help ensure statutory operational and compliance processes are delivered efficiently, accurately and to agreed timescales, supporting our schools. Salary is £20,803 pro rata for 32.5 hours per week during term time, with a 6-month probationary period.