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GSL Education are seeking an organised and proactive Central Services Support Assistant
, School Administrator
, Education Administrator
, Office Administrator
, Business Support Administrator
, Finance Administrator
, Reception Administrator
, Administrative Assistant
, or School Office Administrator to join a welcoming education organisation based in Colchester
. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator looking to develop their career within the education sector while supporting the day-to-day operations of a specialist SEND organisation.

You will work closely with senior leaders and central services to provide high-quality administrative
, financial
, and business support
, ensuring the smooth running of the organisation. The role offers a varied workload, including finance administration
, purchase orders
, invoice processing
, reception duties
, record management
, meeting administration
, and supporting wider outreach and project activities.

If you are an experienced School Administrator
, Office Administrator
, Business Support Officer
, Administrative Assistant
, Finance Assistant
, Receptionist
, Office Coordinator
, School Receptionist
, Education Administrator
, or Customer Service Administrator
, we would love to hear from you.

You will have opportunities for professional development while supporting a busy education office through:

• Financial administration including purchase orders, invoices and payments
• Front of house reception and visitor management
• General office administration and document management
• Meeting coordination and minute taking
• Supporting outreach, project administration and data tracking
• Maintaining confidential records and ensuring GDPR compliance
• Providing excellent customer service to staff, parents, visitors and external professionals

As a Central Services Support Assistant
, you will play a key role in supporting the efficient running of the organisation. You will work collaboratively with senior leaders, finance teams, school staff and external agencies to ensure high standards of administration, communication and operational support are maintained.

Position: Central Services Support Assistant

Location: Colchester

Contract Type: Full-time | Fixed-Term

• Provide high-quality administrative support across central services
• Process purchase orders, invoices, payments and financial records accurately
• Support finance administration and maintain accurate documentation
• Act as front of house, welcoming visitors and handling telephone and email enquiries
• Maintain electronic records, filing systems and confidential information
• Organise meetings, prepare documentation and record meeting minutes
• Support outreach services, project administration and tracking documents
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, GDPR and organisational procedures
• Work collaboratively with senior leaders and colleagues to deliver an efficient administrative service

• Previous experience as a School Administrator
  , Education Administrator
  , Office Administrator
  , Business Support Administrator
  , Finance Administrator
  , Receptionist
  , or similar administrative role
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Experience working within a busy education, school or office environment
• Confident using Microsoft Office and administrative systems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple…