Business Support Officer

Are you an organised, proactive, and professional administrator looking to make a real difference in a school community? A Primary School in Bolton is looking for a Business Support Officer to join their dedicated team and help drive excellence in education within a caring and respectful Islamic environment on a temporary basis. As a Business Support Officer, you\’ll play a key role in the smooth running of the school\’s administrative and business functions. From managing pupil records and supporting school events to providing a warm and professional reception service, your work will help create a welcoming and efficient environment for students, staff, and visitors alike. Location: Bolton Hours: Full-time Start Date: September 2025 Contract Type: Temporary (Approx. 4 weeks) Key Duties/Responsibilities: Provide high-quality administrative and clerical support across the school. Provide minutes for staff and SLT meetings Maintain accurate pupil records and support safeguarding processes. Deliver a professional reception service, handling queries from parents, staff, and visitors. Assist with organising school trips, events, and reprographics Support the administration of health and safety and estate management tasks. Key Skills/Experience: Experience in an administrative role, ideally within a school setting Experience in the use of school MIS – SIMS, Bromcom, Arbor Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Why Hays? Competitive rate, paid weekly Access to a range of exclusive roles, not advertised elsewhere Access to Hays\’ free CPD Library, with hundreds of school-relevant courses Dedicated consultant to guide you through the process Flexible work options to suit your lifestyle Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles Free CV consultation with a specialist Education Support Staff consultant Thorough prep and constructive feedback for any interviews £250 in retail vouchers for our Refer a Friend scheme If you\’re interested in this role, click \’apply now\’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV If this job isn\’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C\’s, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)