Administration Assistant

About this role

Ossett Academy & Sixth
Form are seeking to appoint a highly organised, proactive, and detail-oriented
Administration Assistant to join our dedicated team. This is a varied and
rewarding role that will play a key part in supporting the Academy’s
administrative services, helping to deliver an efficient, professional, and
customer-focused administration function across the Academy and Sixth Form.

The successful candidate
will undertake a wide range of administrative responsibilities, providing
flexible support across departments, including the Post 16 provision as
required. They will adapt effectively to changing priorities and operational
needs, ensuring the smooth and efficient delivery of administrative services.
Key
responsibilities will include managing correspondence, maintaining accurate
records and databases, supporting Academy events and activities, and providing
high-quality administrative support to the Academy Leadership Team.

The postholder will
possess excellent organisational and communication skills, a positive and
professional approach, and the ability to build and maintain effective working
relationships with pupils, colleagues and stakeholders. They will have significant experience in an
administrative role, with strong ICT skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office
applications. The ability to quickly learn and adapt to new systems is
essential.

This is an exciting
opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual who thrives in a busy
environment, enjoys working as part of a supportive team, and takes pride in
delivering excellent administrative support that contributes to the smooth running
of the Academy.

The working pattern is
negotiable will be agreed with the successful candidate following discussion at
interview.

About You

The successful candidate
will be…

• Qualified to GCSE level (or equivalent) in
  English and Mathematics.
• Qualified to RSA or Level 2 standard in
  typing skills.
• Experienced in using Microsoft Office
  applications, with a recognised ICT qualification.
• An excellent communicator with outstanding
  customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organised, accurate, and able to
  manage competing priorities effectively.
• Professional, adaptable, and committed to
  delivering an efficient and responsive administrative service.