Job Title: Office Manager

Location: Hulme, Manchester

Salary: £30,288 - £32,259 per annum (SFCA Support Staff Payment: Pay Points 16 - 18)

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Closing Date: 27th November 2024

The College is looking to appoint an experienced Office Manager to provide an efficient and effective service as part of the college's outstanding Administrative Department. Working alongside the Administrative Services Manager, you will have direct line management responsibility for a number of administrative staff and be responsible for the day to day running of the department. The college is looking for an experienced Office Manager with people management experience who will use their skills and knowledge to lead a thriving office environment.

The post holder will take the lead on the induction, training and development of new and existing staff members and assist the Administrative Services Manager in their duties. As a senior member of the department you will provide advice, support and guidance to the Administrative Officers, using your skills and experience to produce positive solutions to problems. The successful candidate will have proven experience in managing staff members with a range of responsibilities and deadlines.

As the Office Manager, you will work closely with the college Senior Management Team, Heads of Enabling Departments and wider college staff members to provide a range of services including contributing to the college events and marketing calendar.

About The Candidate:

The ideal candidate will have experience of working within a management position, such as managing people and teams.

About Us:

Loreto Sixth Form College has been awarded a second consecutive outstanding rating in all areas under the latest framework in our December 2022 inspection. Ofsted noted "Leaders place a very high priority on staff mental health and wellbeing including workload. For example, staff can access counselling services, chaplaincy support, and the employee assistance programme". Loreto strives for excellence in staff and students alike, ensuring "Students benefit from an inclusive learning environment that celebrates their individual contributions to the college."

Loreto Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All candidates and post holders including volunteers are subject to appropriate vetting procedures as outlined in Part 3 of Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024. This includes an online search for shortlisted candidates, as well as a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check with barred list information and any other relevant checks with statutory bodies for successful candidates.

Supporting Statement:

In your supporting statement we ask you to outline why you are interested in the role and how you feel you are suited to it with reference to the criteria in the person specification. This is part of the application process and therefore will be assessed. You must tell us how you meet the criteria listed.

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Candidates with experience of; Office Manager, Administrator, Admin Manager, Administrative Manager, Administrator Manager, Senior Manager, Store Manager, Department Manager, Supervisor, People Management may also be considered for this role.