Administration Officer

Location: Wigston

# Administration Officer

Employer:

Wigston Academies Trust

Location:

Wigston, Leicestershire Contract Type:
Permanent

Hours:

Part Time Salary:
Grade 6 £ 16,726 - £17,374 (£26,853 - £27,280 FTE)
Posted:
16th October 2026

Expires:
27th October 2026 10:00 AM

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible Job :
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* * Administration Officer
** Take your next step with Wigston Academies Trust
** LOCATION Whole Trust
**** CONTRACT Permanent
**** SALARY / GRADE Grade 6 £ 16,726 - £17,374 (£26,853 - £27,280 FTE)
**** HOURS / WEEKS 25 Hours per week / 42 weeks per annum. Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 2.30pm term time.
***** Remaining hours during Trust holiday periods to be agreed. Flexibility on number of hours and working pattern to suit the successful candidate and needs of the Trust.
***** START DATE As soon as possible
**** CLOSING DATE 10am, Tuesday, 27th October 2026
**** The Opportunity
** To be part of a team providing administration support within the finance and administration functions of the Trust, ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of administration day to day Trust operations.
** What We Are Looking For
** We are looking for someone who can bring the right combination of experience, skills and commitment to the role.
• Provide effective and efficient administration support for finance and administration team.
• Organising and maintaining filing systems and records
• Processing orders and invoices
• Checking deliveries
• Providing support for recruitment
• Providing reception cover when required
** Why Wigston Academies Trust?
** Wigston Academies Trust is formed of two schools serving one community:
Wigston Academy (11-16) and Wigston College (16-18). We are proud of the community we serve and relentlessly ambitious for every young person.

We focus on outcomes because outcomes create opportunities. Our mission is to create schools where every student is known, challenged and supported; where background does not determine destiny; and where we work together in pursuit of better outcomes, greater opportunities and brighter futures.

Every member of staff contributes to the culture experienced by our students. Whether working in classrooms, pastoral teams, offices, support services or leadership roles, we all play a part in ensuring that every young person feels welcome, experiences success and is given every opportunity to thrive.
** WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US*
* • A culture of professional trust, collaboration and continual improvement.
• Purposeful professional development and opportunities to contribute to Trust-wide improvement.
• Leadership that listens, reviews systems and seeks to remove unnecessary barriers.
• A genuine commitment to staff wellbeing beyond the tokenistic, and to creating the conditions in which great people can do their best work.
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* How to Apply

** Please apply using the WAT application form Please return completed applications 10.00 am, Tuesday, 27th October 2026.Interview date: TBCPlease note that we are unable to accept CVs or other forms of application due to safeguarding regulations.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed before the closing date. Early applications are therefore encouraged.
** Safeguarding
* * Wigston Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be subject to the Trust's safer recruitment procedures, including the appropriate pre-employment checks and an Enhanced DBS check.