Administration Officer

ADMINISTRATION OFFICER
HET CENTRAL TEAM BASED AT BUDE PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL

Grade & Scale point:      4, SCP 5-7
Salary:                              £26,248 - £27,274 FTE £18,322 - £19,038 Actual Salary,  £13.70 - £14.14/hr
Hours of work:                30hrs/wk, Monday - Friday
Contract:                          Permanent, Term-time + 5 days (195 days)
Start date:                        ASAP following pre-employment checks

We are seeking a highly organised and professional Administration Officer to join our Central Team, supporting the effective delivery of Trust-wide services with a particular focus on Communications and Estates. The successful candidate will act as a key point of contact for the Trust, providing excellent customer service to visitors and stakeholders, supporting events and conferences, maintaining accurate digital records, and delivering high-quality administrative support across a range of functions.

The ideal candidate will have experience working in a busy administrative environment, strong organisational and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. Experience of maintaining databases, taking minutes, monitoring actions, and using electronic filing systems is essential. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and adaptable individual who enjoys working collaboratively and contributing to the smooth operation of a dynamic organisation.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and inclusive organisation where your contribution will be valued, and where you can play an important role in helping colleagues and services thrive. 

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Work collaboratively across the Trust to support consistent, efficient and well-organised central services.

• Provide flexible support to the Central Team, with a primary focus on the Communications and Estates functions.

• Act as a welcoming first point of contact for the Trust, responding to telephone, email and visitor enquiries in a professional and helpful manner.

• Attend Trust conferences, events and exhibitions to provide on-the-day administrative and operational support, ensuring activities run smoothly.

• Maintain digital records and documentation within Microsoft 365 and other Trust systems, ensuring information is accurate, accessible and appropriately retained.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• GCSE English and Maths Grade A-C (or equivalent)

• Experience of providing a broad administrative service within a busy office or multi-site organisation.

• Experience of maintaining accurate databases, trackers or electronic filing systems.

• Experience of taking minutes and monitoring actions.

• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to plan work, manage competing demands and meet deadlines.

AS A MEMBER OF HUMBER EDUCATION TRUST, WE OFFER:

• Commitment to securing the very best provision and outcomes for all children.

• A Trust with expertise in every area of the curriculum, both in primary and special settings, through our Teaching & Learning Ambassador Scheme.

• Outstanding individually tailored continual professional development for staff at all levels.

• Staff who feel valued and supported in their roles.

• A caring and safe environment where we recognise the diverse needs of our community, ensuring our young people from all backgrounds thrive.

• Ethical working with mutual respect and collaboration.

If you would like an informal discussion about the role please contact Jo Langcaster, Workforce Manager in the central team at Bude Park Primary School.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please complete our 'fast apply' application form to apply for this role. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.  

Early application is encouraged. We will review applications throughout the advertising period and therefore reserve the right to close the advert early should sufficient applications be received.

Closing date for completed applications: 8am, Monday 19 October 2026

Interview date: w/c 19 October 2026

As part of Humber Education Trust's recruitment processes, in accordance with statutory Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates. Those shortlisted for interview will also be required to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.

CONDITIONAL OFFER:

Any offer of employment to this post will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure Barring Service, Children’s Barred List Check, Section 128 check where applicable, identity checks, medical clearance, proof of qualifications, satisfactory references and eligibility to work in the UK checks. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search and required to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record.