Office Manager (Internal Applicants Only)

PLEASE NOTE THIS POST IS ONLY OPEN TO INTERNAL APPLICANTS

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: Oakfield School Forest Street (Within the Iveshead Campus) Shepshed Leicestershire LE12 9DB

Worker Category: Field Based Worker

Salary: 32070 - 34359 per annum (pro rata for part time)

Working Hours:37 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 18th January 2026

Interview Date(s): TBC

About the Role

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive individual to join our team as a Data Manager / Office Manager. You will manage the day-to-day operations of the school office including administration HR finance and procurement. Ensure effective communication with staff parents and external stakeholders. Oversee administrative systems records management and statutory returns. Handle budgeting financial transactions payroll reconciliation and reporting. Support recruitment monitor staff absence and maintain compliance with HR policies. Coordinate procurement supplier liaison and resource management. Manage admissions lettings and provide administrative support to senior leadership to ensure efficient school operations.

What Youll Do

• Manage and maintain data systems to support service objectives.
• Oversee the smooth running of the office as a central point of contact.
• Lead and supervise staff including workload allocation and performance management.
• Produce and analyse reports using databases and spreadsheets.
• Liaise confidently with internal and external partners to ensure smooth operations.

An enhanced DBS check is required for this post.

For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders please see our policy statement.

About You

To apply for this post you must respond to and evidence the following 7 essential criteria within your personal statement

• Level 2 in maths/numeracy and English/literacy plus Level 3 in business and administration (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience in a busy office environment including accurate handling of financial procedures such as invoice processing payroll reconciliation and VAT claims.
• Understanding of confidentiality Data Protection Act school operational context financial regulations health and safety and basic HR procedures.
• Excellent ICT skills with the ability to use a range of software effectively for data analysis and reporting.
• Ability to interpret complex data make recommendations and resolve challenging issues appropriately.
• Strong written and oral communication ability to relate well to children and adults and operate effectively with minimal supervision.
• Capable of directing staff reviewing and improving practices managing workload under pressure and demonstrating reliability through consistent attendance.

Why Join Us

We offer professional development opportunities and the chance to make a real difference in supporting children and families.

You must also have an understanding of and commitment toequality diversity and inclusion.

In addition we also expect you to shareour commitment to our valuesand will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the selection process.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability.

Interested in Flexible Working

We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore wherever possible we will consider working arrangements that suit an individuals personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role please contact the person named below. This may include requests for term-time working part-time hours compressed hours flexible start and finish times home/remote working etc.

Every role within the Council has a defined working style which determines where they can work. The worker category applicable to this post is detailed in the above advert. You can find out more about our worker categories in the Our Working Stylespage on our career site.

For more information or an informal discussionplease contact:

Claire Lycett - Business Services Manager by email here

How to Apply

Leicestershire County Council is an inclusive organisation which is on a journey to embed and celebrate equality diversity and inclusion at every level. We warmly welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds as having a diverse workforce with different perspectives and ideas is fundamental to our values and enriches the services we offer our communities. We particularly welcome applicants from Ethnically Diverse and LGBTQ Plus communities and people with disabilities to create a balanced workforce and one that reflects the communities we serve. Applicants with a disability who meet the criteria listed in the About You section above will be offered an interview under the Disability Confident Employer Scheme.

To apply for this job please click on the apply button. You will need to upload a supporting statement as part of your application which explains how you meet the criteria listed in the About You section above. For more information see the How to Applysection on our career site.

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