We are a very busy and friendly 165-place day nursery looking for an experienced Nursery Administrator to join our team. This is a part-time role (approximately 25 hours per week) designed to help support our management team, allowing them to spend more time with staff and children in our rooms.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Proven experience in administration, preferably in a nursery or educational setting
• Strong numerical skills, ideally with bookkeeping experience
• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) are essential
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to work independently
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work well with staff, parents, and external bodies
• Proficiency in Google Suite applications (Docs, Sheets, Drive) is essential.
• Strong typing skills with a focus on accuracy in data entry tasks.
• Previous experience in an administrative or clerical role is preferred.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Familiarity with QuickBooks is a plus but not mandatory.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with a professional phone manner.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and friendly team environment
• Great work-life balance
• Opportunities for professional development
• Staff perks and a welcoming workplace culture

If you’re an organised, proactive individual with a head for numbers and a passion for supporting early years education, we’d love to hear from you!
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From £18,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 25 per week

Benefits:

• Childcare
• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• United Kingdom GL8 8GX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (required)

Experience:

• Administrative duties: 2 years (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Location:

• United Kingdom GL8 8GX (required)

Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 01/08/202

• Handle all government funding administration for children’s 15 and 30-hour entitlements
• Check eligibility codes, submit forms, and manage ongoing funding compliance
• Oversee the registration of new children and manage their associated payments
• Maintain accurate records and liaise with local authorities and parents regarding funding and fees
• Support managers by handling day-to-day administrative tasks to keep the nursery running smoothly
• Manage office correspondence, including emails and phone calls, demonstrating excellent phone etiquette.
• Assist in the organisation of files, documents, and records to ensure easy access and retrieval.
• Support daily administrative functions, including scheduling meetings, managing calendars, and coordinating travel arrangements.
• Maintain an organised office environment by ensuring supplies are stocked and equipment is functioning properly.
• Collaborate with team members to streamline processes and improve overall office efficiency.
• Handle clerical duties such as photocopying, scanning, and filing documents as needed.