Are you a highly organised and proactive individual looking to play a key role in supporting a busy central team? We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Central Services Officer to join our Trust's Central Team. The successful candidate will be an integral part of the central team and will provide essential administrative, financial, and organisational support. We are looking for someone who: · will provide day-to-day administrative assistance, including photocopying, emailing, and document preparation. · will support the Trust finance team to maintain an efficient and accurate finance function. · will assist with the marketing and promotion of the Trust. · will help co-ordinate major events, including the annual Trust Headteachers' Conference. · has excellent organisational and time management skills. · communicates effectively and works well with others. · has experience with administrative systems and financial processes (desirable but not essential). · is confident using IT and digital tools. · works with accuracy and attention to detail. · can handle confidential information with discretion. In return we can offer you: · a supportive and collaborative team environment. · a commitment to continuing your professional development; · the chance to contribute to the ongoing success of a growing Trust. · a highly supportive Trust and central team who work hard to ensure children achieve the very best outcomes both academically and socially; · an incredibly positive working environment, passionately believing that our human resources are our most important and valuable resources. Therefore, our staff wellbeing strategy is at the heart of our ongoing improvement work. · option to join a healthcare plan at a reduced rate; · access to free gym membership; · competitive salary; · competitive pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme). Primitas Learning Partnership formed in September 2021 as a truly collaborative educational venture, with a clear vision of: ‘Empowering and enabling schools to work together to provide the kind of education that every child needs and deserves’. Primitas Learning Partnership is now a Trust of 7 schools across the Lichfield and Burntwood district of Staffordshire. There are 2 High schools, 4 Primary schools and 1 Special School in the Trust, all of which are OFSTED ‘Good’ Schools. If you feel you have the necessary skills and attributes, are highly motivated and dedicated to making a positive difference to children’s lives then we would love to hear from you. Primitas Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such this post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, references and online searches. Candidates are encouraged to read the Safeguarding Policy for the Trust which is available on the Trust website www. Primitas.co.uk. You will also be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK, evidence of your qualifications and suitable references. Salary: Grade 5, point 7 – 9 £26,403 - £27,254 per annum. Actual salary £23,981 - £24,754 per annum, depending on years’ service Working Hours: 37 hrs per week, Monday to Thursday 8.00 am – 4.00 pm, Friday 8.00 am – 3.30 pm, Term time only (38 weeks, plus 15 days when students are not in school) Contract: Permanent Start date: ASAP How to Apply To apply for the post, please complete the application form, equality and monitoring form via the apply now button on the link below by 9.00 am on 15 th May 2026 Primitas Learning Partnership | SAMpeople Recruit If you wish to talk through this role and what it entails, please contact Debbie Westwood, HR Manager or Claire Williams Finance Manager on 01543 229937. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a ‘disclosure’ check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from the Trust or by visiting www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service