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Form of work
SalaryNigel Wright are supporting an Educational Organisation with their search for an interim Office Manager. (Full time, term time only)
Duties:
- To organise and supervise administrative systems within the school, and to contribute to the planning, development and monitoring of support services and/or management of office staff, including coordination and delegation of relevant activities.
- To provide a professional, efficient & effective range of administrative, communication, data use and management activities across the school, in accordance with agreed policies and procedures, to ensure delivery of a first class service.
- To demonstrate excellent organisation skills
- Line Manage office staff and carry out Performance Management of office staff.
- Assess the development needs of administrative staff
- Lead the development of effective administrative systems.
- Ensure that the office is staffed at all times during the school terms
- Communicate and liaise with teaching and non-teaching staff as appropriate including email/extranet correspondence.
- Coordinate the administration and aspects of organisation of other events e.g. concerts, Parents’ Evenings, end of term events.
- To deal with highly sensitive and confidential matters/situations.
- Coordinate staff recruitment procedures in line with Trust policies and procedures.
- Support the Trust HR & payroll team at a local level by maintaining staff records and files, assisting in recruitment processes such as by placing job adverts and applying for references.
- Be responsible for the induction, training and professional development of office staff.
- Maintain the Single Central Record ensuring that all staff are subject to enhanced DBS clearance
- Responsible for ensuring the school website is up to date with statutory and school policies.
The Person
Skills and attributes needed for the role:
- Prior experience in a similar role, ideally in an education setting but not essential.
- IT skills including MS Office
- Ability to prioritise workloads effectively
- Strong communication skills
Next Steps
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