Office & Finance Manager role in Oxford Independent Prep School

A high-calibre Independent prep school in Oxford is seeking a meticulous and professional Office & Finance Manager for a full-time permanent role starting ASAP. This is a strategic role for a candidate who prizes academic rigour and seeks an environment where technical expertise and professional excellence are the baseline.

The School Environment Based in the heart of Oxford this school is defined by its record of academic excellence and scholarly inquiry. The office is a well-ordered professional workplace where staff are treated as valued peers and respected professionals. You will join a supportive community that prioritizes staff wellbeing as a mechanical necessity supported by reduced admin loads and a no-email policy after hours.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the dual functions of office administration and school finance (fee billing payroll and budget tracking).

• Manage the student recruitment journey from initial enquiry to final enrollment.

• Serve as the Clerk to the Governors preparing high-level agendas and taking minutes for strategic meetings.

• Coordinate the facility management and health and safety compliance for the school site.

• Manage the schools digital archives and ensure total precision in reporting.

Requirements

• Significant experience in financial administration and office leadership.

• Total precision in administrative tasks and a calm under-pressure temperament.

• Deep subject knowledge of financial systems and data protection.

• Must have the right to work in the UK.

Salary and Benefits

• Full-time permanent contract.

• Competitive salary scale set to recognise and reward professional expertise.

• Benefits include small class sizes (for staff children) private healthcare and a vibrant staff-room culture.

How to Apply Due to the urgent nature of this ASAP start please submit your updated CV for immediate consideration. If shortlisted a member of our team will contact you via phone to discuss the role.