Administration Manager – Maternity Cover Contract

Freeman College - Ruskin Mill Trust

Ruskin Mill Trust operates nine provisions that provide innovative and experiential education for young people with special learning needs, developed out of the inspiration of Rudolf Steiner, William Morris and John Ruskin

Administration Manager – Maternity Cover Contract

40 Hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Grade 8:9 – Salary £25,188.65 - £29,231.40 per annum

We are seeking to employ an Administration Manager on a maternity cover contract with key responsibilities of managing the College’s administrative department including health and safety and premises.  

As the Administration Manager you will be expected to:

• Manage the administrative function including the college reception, administration team, record keeping, statutory meetings, data protection and organisation of events.  

• Ensure all student records are kept up to date including education, health and care plans in line with the SEND code of practise.  

• Work with the college SMT to assist with tasks as needed including arranging and attending SMT meetings.  

• Oversee the college petty cash and ordering system including holding the college credit cards.

• Oversee the college health and safety to ensure compliance is met, prepare health and safety reports and attend trust wide health and safety meetings.

• Create and maintain schedules for the managing of college buildings and land including monitoring of equipment.

• Be responsible for organising college events e.g. end of year celebrations.  

• To share the Trust’s commitment and promoting and safeguarding the welfare of students.

To undertake this position successfully you will have:

• Have experience of working in a managerial position within an administration function.

• Experience of managing a team to achieve success in a diverse workload

• Proven ability to meet strict deadlines within a pressurised environment

• Experience of working within administration based in an education setting.

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage the performance of others.

• High degree of discretion and confidentiality

• Excellent organisation skills.

Closing Date: Midday Friday 5th March 2021

To download an application pack, please visit our website www.rmt.org/jobs or contact the Department of Human Resources at recruitment@fmc.rmt.org or on 0114 252 5978