Administrator

About The Role We are seeking an experienced Administrator to join the busy Head Office of a leading Multi:Academy Trust based in central Croydon. Providing direct, high:quality administrative support to the CEOs office, Executive Assistant, Federation Directors, and Senior Leadership, this role is integral to keeping central operations, governance, and executive functions running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

Executive and Team Support: Provide administrative coordination to the CEO team and senior leaders, managing action tracking, meetings, and follow:ups.

Event and Meeting Coordination: Organise executive meetings, conferences, central leadership events, and annual corporate activities (including the annual Christmas card process).

Compliance and HR Support: Assist with HR administration, onboarding, payroll changes, annual salary review processes, and maintain accurate records (including the Single Central Record and compliance audits).

Systems and Operational Admin: Raise purchase orders, assist with budget/office supply management, update website content, and utilise administrative systems (Oracle Fusion, e:days, MIS).

Front:of:House Cover: Provide professional customer service and reception support when required.

What We Are Looking For

Proven administrative, executive support, or office coordination experience.

Outstanding organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities accurately under pressure.

Strong understanding of confidentiality, data protection, and safeguarding principles.

High level of attention to detail and confidence using corporate IT/administrative systems.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Professional demeanour suitable for an executive head office environment.

How and Selection Process

If you meet the criteria and are available for an immediate start, please submit your CV today. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a fast:track MS Teams screening call with the Hiring Manager before an offer is made.

Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Statement

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

This position involves working within an educational organisation and is subject to appropriate pre:employment background checks, including an Enhanced DBS check, safeguarding checks, and satisfactory references.