Central Services Senior Administrator
Working Hours: 32.5 hours per week, term time + 2 weeks (to be worked over 5 days with additional working to be worked in school closure as per business need). We are flexible on the number of weekly working hours and will consider requests up to full time, full year (37hrs per week)
Base: Central Team Office (currently based at St John’s CE Primary School)
Contract: Permanent
Required From: September 2025
The Sycamore CE Trust are seeking to appoint a proactive and highly motivated Central Services Senior Administrator to join our Trust Central Team.
As the Central Services Senior Administrator, you will support various business projects, demonstrating the drive and initiative needed to complete varied and complex tasks. You will be at the core of our trust's operations, working closely with senior leaders and the Central Services Coordinator to support all functions, including Finance, HR, Teaching and Learning, and Operations.
Your role will be crucial in prioritising tasks, meeting deadlines, ensuring compliance, and managing multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment. We are looking for someone who has:
Proven experience working in a varied, fast paced role, working within a busy operational team.
Experience of providing exceptional administrative and strategic support.
A proactive attitude to all tasks, demonstrating initiative and meticulous attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills, being able to support a variety of stakeholders in person, online and through production of high-quality documentation.
Fully embraces the iCare values of our Trust and the opportunities that working within our Trust offers.
In return we can offer:
A collaborative and supportive trust wide team that values your contributions.
Trust wide opportunities and CPD to develop your skills, experience, and professional development.
The opportunity to make a positive impact across our school communities.
Experience across all operational functions including Finance, HR, Operations and Teaching and Learning
A Trust committed to the wellbeing of our staff with access to a full range of confidentially offered wellbeing services including counselling, free flu jabs, online GP appointments and physiotherapy.
For an informal chat regarding the role please contact Jo Seddon, Director of Operations or Tina Powell, HR Operational lead by email at recruitment@thesycamoretrust.co.uk * The Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy early, should a high number or particularly strong application be received. We strongly welcome your early application for this position.
All applications should be made through the link on our website:
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