Administration Assistant (Nursery)

Role Overview & Responsibilities

Do you enjoy working as part of a busy team? do you like to help others and take pride on your work. If so, this may be an opportunity for you to join our team.

Our nurseries provide a high standard of quality care and education within an environment in which the children flourish and are encouraged to play and learn. Our administration role is key to this service, and we need someone who is motivated, experienced, organised, confident with data management, and possesses great customer service skills.

The post holder will be key to supporting the nursery manager in the business administration of the nursery. The main focus of the role is on general office duties including financial processes and managing the nursery electronic database system.

• Daily responsibility for organising financial and HR information, including maintaining nursery electronic database systems, recording children’s attendance, generating invoices and recording payments.
• To maintain and develop systems in light of new requirements or availability of technology
• Maintain a high standard of customer service.
• To keep up to date with government direction regarding funding for childcare and any other related childcare issues.
• Liaise with other parties i.e., payroll, finance or City Council to address issues relating to fees this will include challenging incorrect or missing data and highlighting any irregularities.
• Oversee the number of child placements across site; using the nursery electronic database system and assist with the completion of paperwork as required.
• Design and produce reports regarding activity and income as required.
• Arrange visits to the Nurseries for potential customers.

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.