Job Introduction
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Admin Manager to join the team at Shamblehurst and play a crucial role in our strategic and operational leadership. You will need to be passionate about working in a school environment and motivated to achieve the very best for the Shamblehurst Community.
The successful candidate will have proven experience in administration and be able to run a well-organised office. Experience of working in a school environment is preferred but not essential. They will need to have a professional attitude and be an excellent communicator. The successful candidate will take the lead responsibility for finance, health and safety, compliance, human resources, premises and administration as part of an office team. They will need to be able to work under pressure, meet deadlines and use their initiative. They will be able to demonstrate competence in budgeting, account management, reporting and staff pay. We are looking to recruit someone who has wide ranging organisational and people skills, including patience, tact, efficiency, flexibility, confidentiality - with a sense of humour thrown in !
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Strategic leadership of financial and resource management
- Budget planning, monitoring and financial reporting
- Oversight of HR, recruitment, payroll and staff compliance
- Line management of administrative and support staff
- Management of premises, health & safety, contracts, and site development
- Compliance with statutory regulations and reporting requirements
- Oversight of catering and lettings functions
- Manage ‘The Nest’ our wrap around care.
- First Aid
A full list of key responsibilities is available in the attached job description.
We can offer you
- The chance to have a real impact on the school’s continuing journey
- The opportunity to work in a welcoming atmosphere and a supportive environment with a friendly team
- A committed team of staff and Governors who are highly supportive of each other
- A strong admin support team and site manager.
- The opportunity to meet and work with fantastic children on a day to day basis.
Interviews: Thursday 26th March 2026
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
