Senior Office Assistant

The Opportunity

Millfield School is seeking a highly professional and proactive Senior Office Assistant to provide exceptional administrative support to the Head’s Office. This is a pivotal role requiring outstanding organisation, discretion and communication skills, supporting the smooth and efficient running of the Head’s daily business.

About the Role

You will:

• Work closely with the Executive Assistant to provide professional and confidential administrative support to the Head’s Office.
• Support the coordination of the Head’s diary, meetings and appointments, ensuring the smooth running of daily activities.
• Draft correspondence and manage communications on behalf of the Head’s Office.
• Proactively manage inboxes and workflows in liaison with the Executive Assistant, ensuring actions are progressed efficiently and deadlines are met.
• Prepare agendas, coordinate meetings and take minutes as required.
• Maintain accurate filing systems and records to support the effective operation of the office.
• Assist with hospitality and event arrangements, including coordinating invitations and catering.

About You

You will bring:

• At least 2 years successful experience in a comparable role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information professionally and liaise confidently with a wide range of people.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to balance competing priorities while maintaining high attention to detail.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office applications.
• A calm, proactive and solution-focused approach, especially when working under pressure.
• A high level of professionalism, discretion and commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times.

Experience within an educational environment and knowledge of school systems would be advantageous.

Working Hours & Salary:

This is a term-time plus 7 weeks position working Monday to Friday, 8.30am–5.00pm, offering an actual salary of £26,210–£29,704.67 (£30,000–£34,000 FTE), dependent on skills and experience, together with a wide range of staff benefits.

Closing date for applications: Noon, 12th August.

**Please note that applications will be considered on receipt, and as a result the vacancy may close early should an appointment be made. As such we would recommend submitting your application as soon as possible**

Millfield School is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all. We are a community that celebrates diversity, supporting our pupils and employees to be brilliant as individuals. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Specific safeguarding responsibilities for this position are outlined in the job description. Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks including, but not limited to, Enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references. All positions within the school are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. 

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