School Administrator
Title: Administrator – Central Services
Location: North West London area
Salary: £25,000 – £30,000/Term
Contract: Fixed Term (Part-time / Flexible hours available)
Working pattern: Hybrid / On-site
An established education organisation is seeking a highly organised and proactive Administrator – Central Services to support its central functions. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a structured environment, coordinating processes, and supporting multiple teams to ensure smooth day-to-day operations. If you are detail-oriented, adaptable, and confident managing multiple priorities, we would like to hear from you.
Working closely with central teams including HR, finance, governance, and operations, you will play a key role in supporting administrative processes and maintaining high standards across the organisation.
The role
In this position, you will support the effective delivery of central services by managing administrative tasks, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring communication flows efficiently across teams. You will coordinate meetings, support reporting processes, and contribute to the smooth running of organisational operations.
This role would suit someone who is organised, proactive, and able to manage deadlines while handling sensitive information with professionalism and care.
Key responsibilities
- You will provide day-to-day administrative support across central teams, including managing shared inboxes, handling correspondence, and coordinating diaries and meetings. You will prepare documents, reports, and presentations, and maintain accurate filing systems and databases.
- You will support data entry and reporting across systems, ensuring compliance with GDPR and internal policies. You will also assist with operational processes such as recruitment administration, onboarding, compliance checks, and basic finance tasks including purchase orders and invoices.
- Additionally, you will support governance processes, including meeting coordination and minute taking, while acting as a professional point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. At all times, you will be expected to maintain confidentiality and adhere to safeguarding and organisational policies.
About you
We are looking for someone with strong administrative experience, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. You should be confident using Microsoft Office and comfortable working with internal systems and databases.
Previous experience in education or a multi-academy trust would be beneficial but is not essential. We are equally interested in candidates who can demonstrate transferable administrative, coordination, and communication skills from other sectors.
To succeed in this role, you will ideally bring:
Experience in an administrative or office-based role
Strong organisational and time management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
A professional, reliable, and proactive approach
Discretion when handling confidential information
Why apply?
This is an opportunity to join a values-driven organisation where your administrative skills will have a meaningful impact. You will be part of a supportive team, contributing to efficient operations and helping to maintain high standards across the organisation. The role offers flexibility, hybrid working options, and opportunities for professional development.
Safeguarding Commitment:
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
