Senior Administrative Assistant, School Office Lead

Essex; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Chelmsford seeks a Senior Administrative Assistant to manage office operations and support the school's administrative workload. Responsibilities include line-managing office staff, handling admissions and appeals, and ensuring efficient communication and correspondence. The ideal candidate should have strong organisational skills and a proactive approach, contributing to a supportive educational environment. This part-time role offers a term-time schedule plus additional working weeks during holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative roles.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Proficient in handling correspondence and enquiries.

Responsibilities

• Support the effective management of the school office.
• Line-manage office team members, including reception and medical staff.
• Proofread correspondence and manage administrative workloads.

Skills

Organisational skills

Proactive approach

Staff management

Communication

Time management

Job description

A prominent educational institution in Chelmsford seeks a Senior Administrative Assistant to manage office operations and support the school's administrative workload. Responsibilities include line-managing office staff, handling admissions and appeals, and ensuring efficient communication and correspondence. The ideal candidate should have strong organisational skills and a proactive approach, contributing to a supportive educational environment. This part-time role offers a term-time schedule plus additional working weeks during holidays.