Office Manager - Hackney

Office Manager - Education

Office Manager - As Soon As Possible

Tempest Resourcing is collaborating with a secondary school in Hackney that is seeking an Office Manager to join their team. This position is temporary with the potential for permanent employment, and they are looking for someone to start as soon as possible.

Responsibilities:

Administrative Support: Manage and coordinate daily office operations, including answering phones, responding to emails, and greeting visitors.
Scheduling: Organise meetings, appointments, and events for school staff, including parent-teacher conferences and school activities.
Communication: Serve as a point of contact for parents, students, staff, and external parties, relaying messages and information efficiently
Record Keeping: Maintain and update student records, attendance logs, and other important documentation, ensuring compliance with school policies.
Financial Management: Oversee school budget tracking, process invoices, manage petty cash, and assist with payroll for school staff.
Supply Management: Monitor and order office and classroom supplies, ensuring that materials are stocked and accessible.

Required Skills and experience

Strong Organisational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively, and stay organised in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent Communication Skills: Clear and professional verbal and written communication to interact with students, staff, parents, and external vendors.
Customer Service Orientation: Friendly, approachable demeanour to assist and respond to inquiries from parents, students, and visitors.
Attention to Detail: Precision in managing student records, scheduling, financial tasks, and ensuring compliance with policies.
Proficiency in Office Software: Familiarity with word processing, spreadsheets (e.g., Microsoft Excel), databases, and school management systems such as SIMs, Arbour etc
Financial Management: Basic understanding of budgeting, invoicing, processing payments, and managing petty cash.
Time Management: Ability to work efficiently under deadlines and handle interruptions while staying focused on key tasks.
Previous experience within a school is favourable

Benefits

Car Park On Site
Excellent Induction Programme
Referral Scheme

If you are interested in this position, then please apply below or get in contact with Harry at Tempest Resourcing on .