Admin Officer

Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full Time
Number of Positions: 1
Qualifications Required: Numeracy/literacy skills (at a level equivalent to NVQ Level 2)
Start Date: 1^st January 2027
Salary: £27,274 – £29,071 per annum

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Admin Officer to join our fantastic team at CHS South.

This is a Grade 4 permanent full time post working 35 hours per week, term time only plus 1 week. The pro-rata salary is £23,459 and the full time equivalent is £27,274.

Main purpose of the job:

As an Admin Officer, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the smooth and effective operation of the school.

You will provide high-quality administrative support across a range of functions, coordinate key processes, develop effective administrative systems and act as a trusted point of contact for staff, parents and external agencies. Through your organisation, attention to detail and professional approach, you will contribute directly to the success of the school and the wellbeing of its pupils.

Key responsibilities:

• Welcoming visitors and handling telephone, email and face-to-face enquiries
• Providing general administrative support (photocopying, filing, data entry, correspondence)
• Arranging meetings and taking high-quality notes
• Accurately maintaining school systems, records and display boards
• Supporting school with mail distribution and stock management
• Using ICT systems such as Word, Excel and databases
• Helping with pupil welfare and first aid (training provided)
• Ensure accuracy and confidentiality of all information produced
  
  

What you'll bring to the role:

This is a varied and rewarding role where your attention to detail and ability to multitask will make a real impact.

• Experience of general clerical, administrative and financial work
• Good numeracy and literacy skills
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage your own workload
• Confidence using ICT systems, including Word, Excel and databases
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility and a proactive approach to work
• A commitment to safeguarding, equality and supporting pupil wellbeing
• Willingness to undertake first aid training
• Additional language skills in Arabic, Urdu and/or Punjabi are highly desirable

We're looking for:

We're looking for an organised and proactive administrator who thrives in a busy environment and takes pride in delivering an exceptional service.

You'll be confident managing a varied workload, building positive relationships and using your initiative to improve processes and solve problems. Above all, you'll be committed to supporting our staff, pupils and families with professionalism, accuracy and care.