£12.21 per hour GBP / Year
Happy Days Nursery, Verwood are looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented Nursery Business Administrator to join our team.
Working Monday to Friday (8-1), this setting-based position reports directly to the Nursery Manager, playing an essential role in supporting the nursery’s occupancy, commercial performance, and day-to-day operations.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word.
Strong administrative skills and experience in a fast-paced setting.
Commercially aware with excellent organisational skills.
Outstanding communication and relationship-building abilities, especially with parents and external stakeholders.
Initiative and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to work under pressure.
Responsibilities
Manage applications for nursery education funding, ensuring accuracy and adherence to local authority and internal deadlines.
Provide administrative and operational support, including preparing documents, liaising with families, suppliers, and team members, and welcoming visitors.
Assist with achieving occupancy, gross profit, and budget targets through financial tasks such as expense tracking, payroll, banking, and credit control.
Maintain compliance with statutory requirements and company policies.
Ensure accurate record-keeping and efficient archiving in line with company procedures.