* Newquay TR8 5YA, UK
* Posted 2 hours ago
* £27,000 to £27,500 GBP / Year
Happy Days Nurseries are seeking an Office Administrator to join our central support team.
As our Office Administrator, you'll be the heartbeat of our central office—ensuring day-to-day operations run like clockwork. From greeting visitors with a smile to supporting nursery teams with essential resources, your role will be pivotal in maintaining our high standards of service and professionalism.
You'll be the first point of contact for callers, visitors, and internal teams, and your ability to juggle tasks, manage communications, and keep things beautifully organised will help drive the success of the wider Happy Days network.
What you will be doing –
* Be the welcoming face and voice of Happy Days for visitors, callers, and online enquiries
* Maintain a tidy, professional reception and office environment
* Handle all incoming and outgoing correspondence with care and efficiency
* Monitor and respond to Admin and Enquiries inboxes
* Order and manage office supplies within budget
* Support the admin team and provide cover when needed
* Organise confidential shredding collections for office and nursery sites
* Manage post duties including franking and deliveries
* Print training materials and policy documents as required
* Maintain calendars for meetings, holidays, and events
* Assist with travel, accommodation, and event bookings
* Review and update office policies to meet evolving needs
* Collate and distribute the Weekly Email across departments and nurseries
* Support nursery teams with resource orders and uniform management
* Provide general administrative support across departments
What We're Looking For
* Minimum 1 year's experience in an administrative role
* Customer-facing experience with a passion for excellent service
* GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths at grade C or above
* Strong problem-solving skills and a can-do attitude
* Excellent IT skills, including intermediate Excel; Dropbox experience a plus
* Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
* Discretion and trustworthiness when handling confidential information
* Confidence to take initiative and think on your feet
* A proactive mindset and genuine interest in administration
* High attention to detail, especially in spelling and proofreading
* Ability to prioritise workload and represent Happy Days with pride
Key Milestones –
* Closing date for applications – 9am, Monday 29th September 2025
* Interviews (In person) Thursday 9th October 2025
Rewarding Careers
Here at Happy Days we're building a workplace where our colleagues thrive.
We believe that when our colleagues feel valued, supported, and inspired, they can truly thrive—and so can the children in their care. That's why our employee reward and benefits programme is carefully curated to reflect our SHINE values: Support, Honesty, Inspire, Nurture, and Empower.
We offer a range of meaningful benefits designed to support your wellbeing, professional growth, and work-life balance. Our benefits aren't just perks—they're part of a culture that puts people first. They support us build a workplace where you're empowered to thrive every day and where you'll feel valued.
* Salary £27,000 to £27,500 per annum
* Hybrid Work – minimum 3 office days per week
* 50% childcare discount
* Blue Light Card Membership
* Life Assurance
* Christmas On Us – Up to 4 gifted days off during Christmas closedown
* Health and Wellbeing services through SPARK
* Ongoing professional development and career growth
* A supportive, inclusive team culture
* A chance to be part of a nursery where children are truly at the heart of everything we do
"Happy Days Nurseries are committed to the safety and wellbeing of the children in our care, as such the successful post holder will be required to undergo a robust vetting process, including an enhanced DBS Check and Reference History Checks"