We are seeking a dedicated Executive Assistant / School Administrator to join our secondary school in Blackburn. This is a pivotal role that combines strategic support for the Senior Leadership Team with the day-to-day management of our front-of-house operations. If you have a background in senior administration, experience managing teams, and excellent communication skills, we want to hear from you.
Core Responsibilities: Leadership & Operations
This role is multifaceted, requiring a sharp eye for detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities:
Executive Support: Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team, including diary management, travel arrangements, and preparing high-level correspondence.
Team Leadership: Line manage and mentor three reception and administrative staff across the school, ensuring the front-of-house service is professional, welcoming, and efficient.
Supplier Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for external suppliers and contractors, managing service level agreements, procurement, and ensuring value for money for school resources.
Operations Management: Oversee school-wide administrative systems, including admissions data, attendance reporting, and the coordination of major school events and parents' evenings.
Communication Hub: Ensure smooth communication between the school, parents, governors, and external stakeholders, maintaining the highest levels of confidentiality at all times.
What We Are Looking For
The successful candidate will be a "safe pair of hands" with a professional, "can-do" attitude:
Experience: Proven experience in a Senior Administrator, Office Manager, or Executive Assistant role, preferably within an educational or public sector setting.
People Management: Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a small team.
Technical Skills: Expert proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and experience using School Management Information Systems (SIMS, Arbor, or Bromcom) is highly desirable.
Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the confidence to negotiate with external suppliers.
Organisation: Unbeatable organisational skills with the ability to remain calm and efficient under pressure.
Why Join Our School in Blackburn?
Stability: A permanent, full-time position within a stable and supportive working environment.
Professional Growth: Opportunities for continued professional development and a chance to shape the administrative vision of the school.
Community: Be a part of a vibrant school community that is dedicated to the success of every pupil.
Apply Today - Leading Administrative Excellence!
If you are a high-level administrator ready to take on a leadership role in Blackburn, please send your CV and a covering letter detailing your experience in team management and supplier liaison to (url removed) or click apply.
Interviews are being scheduled on ZOOM initially, so please apply promptly.
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