Bright Horizons
Early Years Administrator
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Early Years Administrator
Early Years Administrator – Livingston
Salary: £28,995.20 FTE per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience) Location: Livingston Hours: 25 hrs
Join us at Bright Horizons, where our HEART principles (Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, Teamwork) drive our culture. We seek an Early Years Administrator to join our Livingston nursery, where you can make a genuine difference while thriving in a supportive, values-driven environment.
About the Role
As an Early Years Administrator, your role will focus on enhancing parent engagement and operational efficiency. You’ll:
- Lead parent outreach initiatives, including new nursery placements, extra sessions, and booking changes
- Support tailoring financial solutions for parents through invoice processing, payments, funding administration, and payment plan coordination
- Manage monthly invoice runs, invoice debt, and related financial tasks
- Assist the nursery manager with ad hoc administrative duties and reports
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, and reasonable adjustments will be considered throughout the recruitment process.
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What We Offer
Our commitment to you includes:
- Progression opportunities through a dedicated professional development programme, including access to a careers coach and leadership training
- World-class benefits, including:
- Childcare discount (40% for the first child)
- Enhanced parental leave
- 20 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure, with additional leave available)
- Financial and wellbeing support (e.g., 24/7 virtual GP appointments, access to early wages)
- Pension scheme (Bright Horizons contributes to auto-enrolment)
Our dedication to having a Great Place to Work for over 20 years is maintained through:
- Enriching and engaging Employee Appreciation Month
- Annual Awards of Excellence celebrations
- Our commitment to continuing education and personal development
Requirements
- Experience: Proven track record in an administrative role, preferably within early years or childcare sectors
- Skills:
- Exceptional customer service with confidence in resolving parent queries
- Strong ability to make independent decisions while maintaining professionalism
- Robust organisational skills to manage fast-paced environments and deadlines
- Competency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and data entry
- Personality:
- Strong communication skills (interacting with parents, children, and colleagues)
- Team player aligned with our HEART values
- Detail-oriented but flexible to support ad hoc demands
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Our Commitments to You
As part of our dedication to safeguarding and ethical practices, this role is subject to:
- Safer recruitment practice
- Enhanced DBS checks (PVG checks)
Bright Horizons prides itself on fostering inclusivity and diversity, ensuring all colleagues feel valued and supported in their roles.
Apply today and join a team recognised as a Great Place to Work by employees and external accreditation. Make your mark in a career that's just as rewarding for you as it is for the children and families we serve!
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