Finance and Data Administrator
Closing date: 10am, Monday 18 May 2026
Salary: £27,000 per year
Contract: Fixed‑term contract until August 2029
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Location: Based in London / home and flexible working
Interviews: Online, Monday 1 June 2026
About the role
The government has committed to ensuring a library in every primary school in England by the end of this Parliament – a step that supports the aim to tackle the nation's steep decline in reading for pleasure. Our client will design the programme of delivery in England, while continuing its mission to ensure every primary school across the UK has a dedicated library space to foster a strong reading culture for its pupils.
We are recruiting a Finance and Data Administrator to support the delivery of this work. You will provide administrative support and work closely with Project Managers to deliver a nationwide programme. Responsibilities include:
* Supporting the finance team and book fulfilment partner to manage complex and large‑scale procurement
* Reconciling finance records and maintaining contacts database and sales records
* Supporting school recruitment and delivery of training programmes
* Developing and maintaining administration systems and workflow processes
* Collaborating with team members and travelling to London as required, though the role is primarily home‑based
Qualifications
* Experience of administration and team support
* Proficiency with contact databases and content management systems
* Track record in budget management and financial reconciliation
* Excellent written and spoken communication skills, organisational skills and attention to detail
* Experience in the education or library sector is an advantage
Benefits
The role offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits:
* Generous leave allowance totalling 39 days (including bank holidays)
* Pension contributions of 8% of annual salary
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee assistance programme
* Health and wellbeing benefits
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