Office Manager

Office Manager

Fostering Solutions - Oundle

Permanent / Full Time, 37.5 hours per week

Salary £28,000 – £38,000, dependent on experience

Office based from our Oundle office, Northamptonshire.

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Office Manager to join our well‑established team at Fostering Solutions in Oundle. This role is focused on delivering positive outcomes for children and young people and supporting a high performing, caring team that is part of the National Fostering Group.

About National Fostering Group

With over 20 years of experience, we are the largest independent children’s fostering group in the UK and have been rated a Great Place to Work 2025. All of our agencies are officially recognised by Ofsted, Welsh, and Scottish regulators as either ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Good’.

We also offer a 4‑day working week (80% of hours for 100% pay) after a successful 6‑month probationary period, a performance‑based benefit, and a comprehensive reward package.

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic, conscientious and experienced Office Manager with excellent organisational skills to join our busy fostering team in Oundle. You will be required to:

• Ensure compliance with Fostering Regulations and Standards.
• Organise meetings, accurately minute them and follow up actions promptly.
• Supervise day‑to‑day office operations including opening/closing, reception, customer and carer interactions, and administration.
• Use MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and databases to coordinate office requirements.

We are looking for someone with

• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Self‑motivation, flexibility, resilience and the ability to meet targets and deadlines
• Calmness under pressure

Benefits

• Up to 40 days annual leave (26 base + 1 “One Moment In Time” + 8 bank holidays + option to buy up to 5 extra days)
• Life assurance
• Pension scheme with contribution options
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support services and physical health checks
• A wide range of health, wellbeing and insurance benefits through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista
• Discounts, Cycle to Work Schemes, Electric Car Purchase Scheme, Critical illness cover

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all employees to share this commitment and undertake appropriate checks.

Wherever you work – whether in a city location or a rural setting – you’ll be part of one dynamic family, aiming high and dreaming big, and helping the people we work with achieve their own personal goals.

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