At a Glance
- Tasks: Support a busy Pre-School Centre with admin tasks and customer service.
- Company: Join a welcoming educational environment in Lancaster.
- Benefits: Enjoy 39 days annual leave, competitive salary, and flexible benefits.
- Other info: Great opportunity for personal development in a supportive team.
- Why this job: Make a difference in children's lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Strong organisational skills and experience in admin or reception roles.
The predicted salary is between 24000 - 25989 £ per year.
Location: Bailrigg, Lancaster, UK
Salary: £26,093 (Full-Time/Fixed-term)
Closing Date: Sunday 19 July 2026
Interview Date: Tuesday 28 July 2026
The post is a maternity leave for 9 months in the first instance, start date 28 Sept 26 and end date 25 Jun 27.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Providing a friendly and professional reception service
- Responding to enquiries by telephone, email and in person
- Supporting bookings, waiting lists and attendance records
- Maintaining accurate electronic and paper records
- Preparing correspondence, newsletters and parent communications
- Assisting with routine financial administration and invoicing processes
- Supporting meetings, events, inspections and open days
- Maintaining confidential records and ensuring compliance with safeguarding and data protection requirements
- Producing routine reports, spreadsheets and administrative information
- Working collaboratively with colleagues across the Centre and wider University
About You:
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Experience in an administrative or reception role
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Excel
- Experience maintaining electronic records and databases
- The ability to manage competing priorities in a busy environment
- A flexible and team‑focused approach
- A commitment to personal development and learning
Experience of working in an education, childcare or early years environment would be advantageous, as would knowledge of safeguarding practices.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary with annual reviews
- Generous employer pension scheme
- 39 days annual leave, including University closure days and bank holidays
- A family‑friendly approach for those with caring responsibilities
- Flexible employee benefits and salary‑saving schemes
- Training and development opportunities
We warmly welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of their age, religion, gender identity or expression, race, disability or sexual orientation, and are committed to promoting diversity, and equality of opportunity.
Administrative Assistant - 0591-26 employer: Lancaster University
Lancaster University is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and inclusive work environment that prioritises student wellbeing and success. With a strong commitment to professional development, employees benefit from flexible working arrangements and opportunities to lead impactful initiatives in widening participation. Located in the vibrant city of Lancaster, staff enjoy a supportive culture that values diversity and fosters collaboration across disciplines.
