Outwood Grange Academies Trust
Administrative Assistant
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Administrative Assistant
Outwood Grange Academies Trust
Start Date: November Onwards
Salary: £28,153 - £29,071
Working Pattern: 37 Hours per week, Monday to Friday, Whole Year.
Do you want to be part of a team that's transforming the lives of over 30,000 pupils across 41 schools? We're looking for an exceptional Administrator to support our Procurement Team in delivering the goods and services essential for running our schools. Your work will help ensure that all children, regardless of their starting point, receive an excellent education.
As a not-for-profit organisation, we actively recruit from diverse professional backgrounds. We all work together to raise educational standards for all pupils, irrespective of their socio-economic background. Our goal is to serve our local communities and give pupils the very best life chances to fulfil their aspirations. If you'd relish the opportunity to help deliver this vision, then this is the organisation for you.
This is an important role within our organisation, providing support to our schools by assisting the Procurement Team with various administrative tasks. Your contribution will enable the team to efficiently procure goods and services, ensuring pupils get the most out of the funding available for their education.
RESPONSIBILITIES
You'll be helping the Procurement Team manage and deliver procurement services across the Trust's schools. This involves dealing with general email queries, processing and analysing data specific to the procurement team, supporting the sourcing of goods and services, managing supplier relationships, and maintaining accurate data files and meeting records. This position directly contributes to cost-effective procurement while supporting educational outcomes and operational efficiency.
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QUALIFICATIONS
Requires experience working in an administration/office environment. Essential skills include effective communication (verbal and written), ability to respect confidentiality, and competence in using standard ICT packages, including Microsoft Office.
What We Offer:
- Meaningful Impact: Contribute to the development of future generations and make a positive difference in their lives.
- Career Growth: Work in a growing organisation with opportunities for professional development.
- Collaborative Environment: Be part of a supportive and collaborative team that values teamwork and innovation.
- Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary, pension scheme and employee benefits package.
We offer a supportive package focusing on professional advancement, secure benefits, and work-life balance:
- Secure Pay & Pension: Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Training & Progression: Access to diverse CPD opportunities, including apprenticeships and vocational qualifications.
- Flexibility & Leave: Flexible family policies, enhanced occupational benefits (with no qualifying period), and 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays for non-term time staff. (Holiday for part-time staff is calculated on a pro-rata basis)
- Wellbeing & Perks: Dedicated mental well-being strategy, free on-site parking, employee discounts, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
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Please note, we reserve the right to close advertisements early, either on the advertised closing date, or sooner if required.
Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.
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