Office Manager Childrens Centre

Contract Civic Recruitment Limited United Kingdom

Posted On 23/03/2026

Job Information

Work Experience 4-5 years

Education / Training

City Hackney

Province Hackney

Postal Code E2

Job Description

3-4 month contract role with a Local Authority

Job Summary

The Office Manager will lead and manage the administrative and financial operations of the Children's Centre, ensuring effective support to the Children and Family Hub Manager and the wider team.

The role involves overseeing budgets, maintaining administrative systems, supervising staff, and ensuring high-quality service delivery to children, families, and other users of the Centre.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample)

• Implement and maintain effective financial control of the Centre's systems and accounts.
• Monitor and manage budget holder accounts in collaboration with senior management.
• Lead, supervise, and support the administrative/reception team, including rotas, performance management, and training.
• Oversee administrative systems, including databases, admissions, and MIS.
• Prepare reports, financial statements, and minutes of meetings.
• Liaise with payroll, finance, and other council departments on salary and budget matters.
• Ensure Health & Safety compliance and maintain risk assessments.
• Manage the Single Central Register (SCR) and Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) processes.
• Co ordinate procurement, purchasing, and asset management.
• Maintain confidentiality, safeguarding, and promote equality, anti racist and trauma informed practices.
• Act as a key holder for the Centre, including opening/closing responsibilities.

Skills/Experience

• Qualified or studying towards a finance related qualification.
• Experience in financial management, preferably in an education or public sector setting.
• Proficient in administrative and management information systems.
• Strong budget management and financial reporting skills.
• Experience in office management at a senior level.
• Ability to implement and maintain robust administrative and financial controls.
• Knowledge of IT systems, databases, and MIS software.
• Understanding of Equal Opportunities, safeguarding, and data protection.
• Strong organisational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to plan, prioritise, and manage workloads for self and team.
• Experience in supervising and line managing staff.

Additional Information

• Frontline management role with direct and indirect reports.
• Hybrid working may apply (as per council policy).