At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead administrative excellence and support operations in iconic green spaces.
- Company: Join the City of London Corporation, managing 11,000 acres of beautiful land.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 28 days leave, pension scheme, and mental wellbeing support.
- Other info: Flexible working options available to suit your lifestyle.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while enjoying a dynamic and collaborative work environment.
- Qualifications: Strong organisational skills and experience in managing administrative systems.
The predicted salary is between 44110 - 44110 £ per year.
Office Location: Hampstead Heath Heathfield House
Hours of Work/Work Pattern: Monday to Friday, 9:15am – 5:00pm
Basis: Full-Time, Permanent
Workplace category: Hybrid
We are pleased to announce that we are expanding our North London Open Spaces (NLOS) team. Ready to bring your organisational brilliance to some of the UK’s most iconic green spaces? We’re looking for an energetic, motivated, and highly capable Administrative Manager to lead our local business support operations and ensure the smooth, efficient, and compliant running of our service. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a complex, fast-moving environment and enjoys balancing strategic oversight with improving processes, strengthening systems, and bringing clarity and organisation to a fast-paced service.
About Us: The City of London Corporation manages 11,000 acres of land in and around London that is enjoyed by over 16 million visitors annually. The City Corporation acts as Trustee of 10 charities which, through their various charitable objects, are responsible for the preservation in perpetuity of a large proportion of these award-winning open spaces.
The Role: As Administrative Manager, you will be the backbone of administrative excellence across NLOS. Reporting directly to the Superintendent, you’ll oversee the full spectrum of business administration, financial processing, systems development, compliance, and internal coordination. You’ll also lead a dynamic Support Services Team of six, helping to shape a high-performing, positive, and collaborative office culture. Your work will span everything from ensuring smooth and efficient day-to-day operations, to supporting senior leadership with critical information, coordinating cross-departmental initiatives, and making sure NLOS remains aligned with City Corporation standards and procedures. This is an exciting and varied role for someone who enjoys problem-solving, streamlining systems, supporting staff, and helping a busy division deliver at its best.
The Ideal Candidate: You’ll excel in this role if you are:
- Highly organised, proactive, and adaptable, with the confidence to juggle multiple priorities.
- A natural problem-solver, able to anticipate needs, implement improvements, and keep operations running smoothly.
- A strong communicator and collaborator, comfortable working with colleagues at all levels across multiple sites.
- Experienced in managing administrative systems and financial processes, ideally in a complex or multi-site environment.
- A supportive and inspiring people manager, committed to developing others and fostering a positive team culture.
Above all, you’ll bring energy, adaptability, and a commitment to delivering high-quality support across a busy and diverse service.
Benefits Include:
- Competitive salary starting at £44,110 including inner London Weighting, depending on experience (with clear incremental progress points)
- 28 days’ annual leave plus public holidays
- Pension scheme is operated in accordance with Local Government Pension Scheme
- Employee assistance programmes including mental wellbeing support
- Bicycle loan scheme
The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to considering requests to work flexibly and job share. Requests will be considered by the recruiting manager in line with our policies and business needs.
Administration Manager employer: City of London Corporation
The City of London Corporation is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that values collaboration and innovation within the stunning backdrop of Hampstead Heath. As an Administrative Manager, you will benefit from competitive salaries, generous leave entitlements, and a commitment to employee development, all while contributing to the preservation of iconic green spaces enjoyed by millions. With a focus on flexible working arrangements and a supportive team environment, this role provides a unique opportunity to thrive in a meaningful and rewarding position.
Contact Details:
City of London Corporation Recruitment Team
