Administrator in London

Are you an experienced Administrator with excellent customer service skills and outstanding communication? Tradewind Recruitment is currently recruiting for an Experienced Administrator to join a professional school environment in Richmond upon Thames. This is a full-time position, working 5 days per week, and is suited to a highly organised and professional individual who has a proven background in administration and is confident dealing with staff, students, parents and external contacts.

The Role

The successful candidate will provide a high standard of administrative and customer-facing support across the school. The role will include:

• Managing day-to-day administrative duties efficiently and accurately
• Responding to enquiries professionally and promptly
• Providing excellent customer service to parents, students, staff and visitors
• Answering telephone calls and responding to emails
• Maintaining accurate records and updating school systems
• Preparing documents, correspondence and reports
• Organising information and maintaining effective filing systems
• Supporting staff with general administrative requirements
• Dealing confidently with a range of queries and directing them appropriately
• Maintaining confidentiality and following school procedures
• Providing a professional and welcoming front-of-house service when required

Essential Requirements

Candidates will only be considered if they meet the following requirements:

• Proven previous experience in an administrative role
• Strong and demonstrable customer service experience
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Confident telephone and email manner
• Professional, approachable and able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people
• Ability to prioritise a busy workload and meet deadlines
• Confident using Microsoft Office and standard administrative systems
• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively to a wider team
• Previous experience working within a school, education, public sector or similarly professional environment would be advantageous
• Experience using SIMS and/or Arbor would be advantageous.

Please note: candidates without previous relevant administration experience will not be considered for this position.

Working Hours

• 5 days per week
• Full-time
• Ongoing opportunity
• School-based position in Richmond upon Thames

Benefits

• Full-time, ongoing opportunity
• Competitive salary/rate
• Work within a professional school environment
• Dedicated support from your recruitment consultant
• Opportunity to develop your experience within education
• Potential for a long-term position

Essential Documents / Eligibility

To be considered for the role through Tradewind Recruitment, candidates will need to provide:

• An up-to-date CV demonstrating relevant administrative experience
• Proof of Right to Work in the UK
• Two suitable professional references
• Relevant identification documents
• Evidence of relevant qualifications or training, where applicable
• Any required safeguarding documentation or checks
• Additional checks may be required depending on the school's requirements and the successful candidate's circumstances.

Apply Today

If you meet all of the essential requirements and have proven administration and customer service experience, we would like to hear from you. Please email your up-to-date CV to Tradewind Recruitment to apply for this Experienced Administrator opportunity. Apply today to be considered for this full-time position in Richmond upon Thames.