Senior Administrator

? WORKING WITH US The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve.

We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve. As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected.

We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make.

We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices  discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the page. ? ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Senior Administrator to join our Head Office team. Working within the CEO’s Office, you will coordinate a wide range of essential administrative and operational activities, supporting senior staff, payroll processes, compliance requirements, communications and corporate events.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in the day-to-day success of the Federation while helping to ensure our Head Office functions run smoothly and efficiently. ? MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Your responsibilities will include:
Providing high-quality administrative and coordination support to the CEO’s Office, Senior Leaders and wider Head Office team. Preparing and maintaining professional documents, reports, presentations and correspondence. Managing filing systems and records, ensuring information is accurate, accessible and compliant. Responding to incoming calls, emails and queries in a timely and professional manner, providing excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders.

Supporting the smooth running of Head Office, including providing reception cover when required. Coordinating meetings and events, preparing papers, recording actions and following up on agreed outcomes. Supporting Federation conferences, corporate activities and wider organisational projects. Managing competing priorities and ensuring key administrative tasks are completed accurately and on time. Providing flexible administrative support and undertaking ad hoc duties as required.

For full details of the role and responsibilities, please download the Job Pack. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR We would like to hear from you if you have:

Experience of working in a busy administrative, executive support or office coordination role.

Experience of handling confidential and sensitive information with discretion.

Experience of maintaining accurate records and using administrative systems. Understanding of the importance of safeguarding, confidentiality and data protection.

Experience of working with senior stakeholders and responding to competing priorities. Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage a…