Office Manager

We are looking to recruit an Office Manager on behalf of our client who are a specialist school near to Wokingham. This is a permanent role working 37 hours a week TERM TIME ONLY plus an additional 4 weeks to start in September 2024.

This is a brand new position due to the school going on a journey of growth, the level of support you provide from an administrative capacity will contribute massively to their success.
The school are looking for a strong "all-rounder" who enjoys supporting a school leadership team as well as the school staff and pupils attending the school.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide a high level of general administrative tasks for the Headteacher and Business Manager.
• Office management including ordering stationery, organising supplies, and overseeing the cleaning contract.
• Working with highly confidential data.
• Implementing new administrative procedures when required.
• Finance administration including general bookkeeping duties when required.
• Managing, organising, and cleansing of all files
• First point of call for all incoming telephone calls.

Requirements

• Experienced in telephone communication.
• Excellent communication skills
• Highly organised and efficient
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Working proactively with high level of discretion and confidentiality
• Knowledge or understanding of safeguarding.
• Previous experience within an office management or senior administrative role
• Computer literate

All staff and volunteers are expected to be committed to safeguarding, equality and promoting the welfare of young people and children.

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