Office Manager

£30,000 - £35,000

depending on experience

Those huge small victories

We are the highest Ofsted-rated provider in the country for special education and care. Our teams are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. We are looking for someone who has the right skills, empathy, care and passion to be our new ‘Parent Support Specialist’.

For children with complex needs the level of care and education we provide must go above and beyond. That’s what drives us here at Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams, we’re proud to have a reputation for excellence and market leading OFSTED ratings. The Office Manager role is a key part of our Head Office function. Committed to providing an unrivalled experience ensuring great quality and consistency to every interaction we have with parents, our Schools and Homes, stakeholders and the wider Head Office function.

Get out what you put in

In this role your team will be the first point of contact so your ability to be able to build relationships and effectively communicate our extensive offering is paramount. This role requires close partnership working across Witherslack Group’s wider teams such as homes, schools, and group office function with the ability to skilfully and compassionately provide appropriate advice, guidance and signposting as needed.

As Office Manager at Witherslack Group, you will oversee the day-to-day administrative functions, ensuring smooth operations within the office. Your responsibilities will include managing the office team, coordinating meetings and events, maintaining records, and liaising with internal and external stakeholders. Additionally, you will support other head office functions where necessary, assist with private and confidential tasks required by upper management, and implement office policies and procedures. Your role is pivotal in creating a productive and positive work environment, contributing to the overall efficiency and success of our organisation.

What we do for you

We know you’re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, you’ll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plus you’ll get:

Salary: Salary of £30,000 - £35,000k

Training: Ongoing professional development.

Holiday: You’ll work hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with 7 weeks’ holiday

Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance – check out our benefits here

Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance

Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts

Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities

A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £2,000 bonus every time

Bring your whole-self to work

Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone’s differences as that’s what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs – and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. We’ll give you the chance to build an exciting career in a fast-growing organisation, where you’re free to achieve your potential. Here’s what we need from you;

• Strong organisational and multi-tasking skills to manage various head office functions
• Proven experience in office management or a related administrative role
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective interaction with staff and stakeholders
• Proficiency in office software (e.g. MS Office 365, Excel, Word)
• Experience in coordinating meetings, events, and maintaining accurate records
• A proactive and problem-solving attitude to handle challenges and improve office processes

Join the UK’s best special education and care provider

Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself.

The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost). We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.