Office Manager – Vibrant School in Southwark

Job Title: Office Manager

Location: Southwark Inner London

School Type: 1118 Secondary School & Sixth Form

Contract Type: Full-Time Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: Competitive (Inner London pay scale depending on experience)

Role Overview

A vibrant and diverse secondary school in Southwark is seeking an enthusiastic highly organized and efficient Office Manager to lead their busy school administrative team this pivotal role you will oversee the day-to-day administrative operations lead front-of-house services and streamline internal communication across the school. Working closely with senior leadership and operational management you will ensure a warm professional and smoothly functioning main office that serves students parents staff and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise administrative secretarial and reception staff ensuring efficient division of responsibilities and high service standards.

• Oversee school management information systems (e.g. SIMS Arbor) to ensure pupil records admissions and registers are maintained accurately.

• Lead main office communications including handling incoming enquiries coordinating official mailings and preparing newsletters.

• Provide executive administrative support to the Senior Leadership Team for events open days parents evenings and governors meetings.

• Monitor stationery inventory manage office procurement and liaise with external service providers and facilities contractors.

Key Requirements

• Proven administrative experience in an office management or senior administration role ideally within an educational setting.

• High proficiency with school databases (SIMS Arbor or similar) and advanced skills in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.

• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet tight deadlines under pressure.

• Strong interpersonal and leadership qualities with an approachable professional communication style.

• Sound understanding of safeguarding procedures data protection (GDPR) and school operational guidelines.

• Legal right to work in the UK.

School Highlights & Benefits

• Supportive senior leadership team committed to collaborative working and employee wellbeing.

• Dedicated funding for ongoing professional development and career advancement opportunities.

• Central Inner London location with outstanding public transport links (Underground Overground and bus networks).

• Local Government Pension Scheme enrolment competitive Inner London pay and staff health initiatives.

Application

To apply for this Office Manager role at a vibrant school in Southwark starting ASAP please submit your updated CV as soon as possible.