Office Manager | Leading Independent School
Location: Blackburn (Area)
Salary: £35,000 - £38,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full Year
Hours: 40 hours per week
Start Date: January 2026
Are you a highly organised leader with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for operational excellence? A prestigious independent school is seeking a Senior/Prep Office Manager to lead their front-of-house administrative team.
This is a pivotal middle-leadership role that serves as the focal point for students, staff, and parents. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a talent for mentoring teams and refining processes, we want to hear from you.
The Role
You will be responsible for the seamless daily operation of the Senior and Prep school offices, ensuring a professional and efficient service across all administrative functions.
Key Responsibilities:
Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and appraisal a team of front-of-house staff, overseeing workload allocation and professional development.
Operational Excellence: Implement and review office systems, including digital archiving and communication protocols.
Strategic Liaison: Work closely with the Commercial Director and Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to meet school objectives.
Project Management: Lead facility lettings, manage the school coach service, and coordinate major school events.
Quality Control: High-level proofreading of school communications and maintenance of the School Management Information System (SIMS).
Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to GDPR, safeguarding, and health and safety regulations.
The Ideal Candidate
Experienced Leader: Minimum of 3 years in an office management role, preferably within the education sector.
Highly Skilled: Advanced numerical, analytical, and IT skills (MS Office/Excel).
Communicator: Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to handle sensitive issues with tact and discretion.
Detail-Oriented: A "keen eye for detail" and the ability to manage complex projects from start to finish.
Qualified: Degree in Business Administration or equivalent professional experience.
Why Apply?
This is a rare opportunity to join a successful, leading institution in a permanent capacity. You will play a vital role in the school's continued success while working in a supportive and professional environment.
Interested? If you have the presence, confidence, and professionalism to excel in this middle-leadership post, please get in touch.
Contact Rachel McNicholas: 📧 Email: (url removed)
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and safer recruitment procedures