Office Manager

National Fostering Agency Group; Oundle; On-site; GBP 28,000 - GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent children’s fostering organization is seeking an experienced Office Manager in Oundle to ensure the smooth operation of the office. The role demands excellent organizational skills and experience in fast-paced office management. Key responsibilities include meeting organization, compliance with fostering regulations, and administration management. The ideal candidate should have strong problem-solving abilities and be able to work independently. Competitive salary and extensive benefits are offered, making it a rewarding position for the right person.

Benefits

Up to 40 days annual leave

Life Assurance and Pension scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Discount options in the UK and abroad

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional and fast-paced office management environment.
• Strong multi-tasking and decision-making skills required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure regulatory requirements for the Fostering Regulations and Standards are met.
• Organise meetings and accurately minute actions.
• Manage the smooth running of the office and deal with all customers.
• Coordinate all office requirements using MS Office and database tools.

Skills

Accuracy and attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Self-motivated

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently

Job description

Office Manager

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Office Manager to join our well-established team at Fostering Solutions – Oundle in Northamptonshire. This role is focused on delivering positive outcomes for children and young people within a supportive, caring and high‑achieving environment.

About National Fostering Group

National Fostering Group is the largest independent children’s fostering group in the UK, recognised by Ofsted, Welsh and Scottish regulators as either ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Good’. We work with Local Authorities to provide the highest quality of care for children and young people.

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic, conscientious and experienced Office Manager with excellent organisational skills to join our busy fostering team in Oundle. This demanding role requires experience within a professional and fast‑paced office management environment and the ability to demonstrate strong multi‑tasking, decision‑making and IT skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure regulatory requirements for the Fostering Regulations and Standards are met.
• Organise meetings, accurately minute actions and follow up on agreed actions in a timely manner.
• Manage the smooth running of the office, from opening and closing to welcoming stakeholders and dealing with all customers, carers and administrative activities.
• Coordinate all office requirements and manage MS Office and database tools.

Qualifications

• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Self‑motivated and able to work independently as part of a team
• Flexible, resilient and able to meet targets and deadlines
• Remain calm under pressure and possess strong analytical and logical problem‑solving skills

Benefits

• Up to 40 days annual leave each year (26 base entitlement + 1 One moment in time + 8 bank holidays + ability to buy up to 5 extra days)
• Life Assurance and Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• Wide range of health, wellbeing and insurance benefits via the Flexible Benefits Platform “Your Wellbeing Matters”
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad including Cycle to Work, Electric Car Purchase and Critical Illness cover

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all employees to share this commitment and undertake appropriate checks.

Salary: £28,000 – £38,000 dependent on experience. Contract: Permanent/Full‑time, 37.5 hours per week. Office‑based in Oundle.