Role
Description
As a Nursery Administrator at York Campus Nursery, you will provide administrative support to our Nursery Manager and Deputy with the day-to-day administrative functions to ensure the business runs smoothly. This is an excellent opportunity to develop skills in both administrative and financial duties.
You should have experience of working with financial systems and have knowledge of accounting practices and administrative procedures. You will also need to be detailed orientated with strong customer service and communication skills to liaise with parents on various administration matters.
The hours of work are 25 per week. The working pattern will be Monday to Friday (1pm - 6pm).
The salary offered is £25,510.17 per annum (reduced pro-rata). This is an open contract.
Benefits of working for YCL
1. Generous annual leave of 38 days including 8 bank holidays (pro rata) and including two weeks off at Christmas.
2. Free training and attendance paid
3. Enhanced company and workplace pension schemes (terms and conditions apply)
4. Enhanced company sick pay, maternity and paternity pay
5. Affordable on-site parking
6. Concession rates at York Sport Village and Centre
7. 10% off at campus Nisa supermarkets and many campus catering outlets
8. Discount scheme with local restaurants, retail and tradesmen
9. Salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work and campus nursery
10. Discounts at local and national retailers, restaurants and attractions
11. A supportive and friendly working environment
12. Free and confidential wellbeing support 24/7
13. Uniform provided where required
14. DBS application cost covered
To find out more about York Campus Nursery please visit the York Campus Nursery website.
Apply by: 11 February 2026
York Campus Nursery is part of York Commercial Ltd, which is a wholly owned subsidiary company of the University of York that was formed in 1993. As of 2021, YCL is a Real Living Wage Employer that currently has over 300 employees across a range of commercially focused sections that also includes Retail, Leisure, Catering and Hospitality. The successful candidate will be appointed on YCL terms and conditions of employment.
Condition of employment
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Consequently, all applicants will be asked to declare both unspent and spent convictions on their application form.
Appointment of the successful candidate will be conditional on a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.
We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.
We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork