This is a temporary assignment to start ASAP - Based in East London

Senior Administrative Officer

• Hourly rate:  £17 - £18 per hour
• Location: Newham, London
• Job Type: Full-time

We are seeking a Senior Administrative Officer to provide highly effective administrative and operational support to the Leadership Team at this PRU. This role is crucial for ensuring the efficient functioning of administration, compliance, data management, and operational processes within the school.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Provide day-to-day line management and leadership to the administrative team, including training, task delegation, workflow management, and performance support.
• Oversee the distribution and monitor the completion of all administrative tasks and workflow across the Admin Team, ensuring effective coverage and support for all PRU sites and provisions.
• Act as a senior point of contact for the Senior Leadership team, staff, parents, the local community, and external agencies regarding operational and complex administrative matters.
• Oversee administrative procedures by working closely with the Leadership Team in the development, review, and documentation of school policies, procedures, and guidance.
• Manage and track the recoupment of funds relating to the commissioning of Pupil Places, liaising with the Finance department and external bodies.
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of the administrative workflow process for excluded pupils to ensure provision from day six, meeting statutory DfE guidance and procedures.
• Provide an efficient and confidential administrative and secretarial service to the Leadership Team, including advanced document publication and assistance with confidential correspondence.
• Oversee the management of communication and correspondence with members of the Management Committee, including the compilation and distribution of agendas and supporting reports.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in a senior administrative role, preferably within an educational setting.
• Strong leadership and organisational management skills, with experience in supervising and training staff.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of acting as a point of contact for a wide range of stakeholders.
• Proficiency in managing administrative systems and databases, such as Bromcom.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Experience in managing statutory compliance and understanding of DfE guidelines.
• Competence in IT and office software, including capabilities in website management and social media.

Safeguarding

The post holder will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and comply with the school’s safeguarding policies.