Part-Time Education Admin & Support Officer

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required have also been included. Workplace role categories describe our approach to workplace attendanceSalary: £38,080 - £42,150 (full-time equivalent)per annum inclusive of all allowances Contractual Hours: 21 hours per week (0.6 FTE)Basis: Fixed Term Contract until 28 February 2027 – maternity leave cover Workplace category: HybridAttachments: Job Information Pack_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________Team Support OfficerFixedTerm Contract until 28 February 2027 – maternity leave cover21 hours per week (0.6 FTE)About UsAt the City of London, we are proud to deliver high-quality, inclusive services that support children, youngpeopleand families to thrive. Our Education and Early Years Service plays a vital role in shaping positive outcomes across theCity, working collaboratively with schools, settings,partnersand the wider community.We are committed to excellence, integrity and innovation, and we value colleagues who share our dedication to public service,professionalismand continuous improvement.About the RoleWe areseekingan organised,proactiveand highly professionalTeam Support Officerto provide high-quality administrative and financial support to our Education and Early Years Service.This is a varied and rewarding role at the heart of the team. You will:Act as the first point of contact for public enquiries, ensuring all communication is handled promptly,tactfullyand professionally.Provide comprehensive administrative support, including managing files within SharePoint, coordinating meetings, preparingagendasand takingaccurateminutes.Support financial administration processes, including raising purchase orders, acting asrequisitionerandmaintainingmonitoring spreadsheets (including SEND budgets).Assistwith marketingandoutreach activities, including supporting events,conferencesand publication materials.Contribute to small project management and research activities to support service development.Build strong working relationships with colleagues,membersand external partners tomaintainand enhance the City's reputation for excellence.This part-time role (21 hours per week) offers flexible working patterns across Monday to Friday. Occasional evening and weekend work may berequiredto support service needs.WhatWe'reLooking ForWe are looking for someone who is:An experienced administrator with a strongtrack recordof supporting teams in busy office environments.Technically proficient, with excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel,Accessand Outlook.Confident in delivering exceptional customer service to members of the public.Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise competing demands and manage workloads effectively.An excellent communicator, able to explain education-related matters clearly,tactfullyand diplomatically to a wide range of audiences.Experienced in working within a local authority or large multi-functional organisation (desirable).You will have strong literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE Grade C or equivalent), and a relevant administrative qualification would be highly desirable.Above all, youwilldemonstrateprofessionalism, discretion, a commitment to safeguarding and equality, and a genuine interest in supporting the development of education and early years services.If you are a motivated and detail-oriented professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and wants to make a meaningful contribution to education and early years provision, we would love to hear from you.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and as part of the selection process the successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.The City of London Corporation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.In addition to a competitive salary and membership of the excellent Local Government Pension Scheme, you can look forward to an all-round package of life-improving benefits and offers – from interest-free season ticket and bicycle loans to discounts on health and wellbeing, arts and culture.For further information or for an informal chat about the role, please contact Kirstie Hilton, email:Kirstie.Hilton@cityoflondon.gov.ukClosingdate: 23:59pm on 7 April 2026.Interviewswill be held on - TBC._____________________________________________________________________________________________________________To apply online please click the Apply online button below.Alternatively, please contact 020 7332 3978 (24 hr answerphone) quoting reference number OCCS1101 if you experience any difficulties. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732.The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.We reserve the right to close the advert earlier should we receive a high number of applications.Because our roles are so varied, we don't have a 'one size fits all' policy for workplace attendance. How many days a week you'll be required to attend your workplace will depend on the requirements of your role. It's important that you understand the requirements before applying to ensure you are able to meet them. 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.For more information on our categories for workplace attendance, please view our guidehere .We will be reviewing this policy and approach at regular intervals to ensure we're meeting our attendance needs.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-04-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English