Central Services Administrator

Central Services Administrator (The Sycamore Church of England Trust Wide Services)

Location: Radcliffe, UK

Contract Type: Permanent

Education Phases: Primary;

Job Roles: Administration Hr Data And Finance;

Working Patterns: Part-Time;

Application Deadline: Sunday, 16th August 2026

Interview Date: 20th August 2026

Expected Working Start Date: September 2026

Is a Shared Job: No

About us

It is a great privilege for me to lead The Sycamore Church of England Trust. Our aim is to be 'the trust of choice' for both faith based and community schools who share in our vision and values. We have at the centre of our mission and purpose the belief that every child has a right to educational excellence through the provision of high-quality schooling. Our trust maintains a clear focus on collaboration, raising standards, encouraging innovation, and strengthening our distinctive ethos to ensure that we have a positive impact on the young people and in the diverse communities that we serve. Our trust has a strong and unique identity where the values of inclusion, compassion, aspiration, resilience and excellence lie at the heart of everything we do. These values are embraced by our team of trustees, leaders, teachers, staff, parents, and children alike. We place great importance on what we do and how we do it. Our values underpin our interactions with each other and strengthen our sense of family. Children are placed at the heart of everything we do. Our central team is committed to serving schools in a manner that enables them to be great schools, doing great things that enable every child to both flourish and succeed. If you would like any further information on our Trust, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Thank you for taking the time to look at this role within our trust, Ian Young - Trust Leader.

Job Description

The Central Services Administrator will support the operational functions of our trust's central team. You will be the first point of contact, managing calls, greeting visitors, and handling multiple inboxes professionally and efficiently.

Your duties will include data inputting, updating systems and logs, generating reports, and supporting HR administration, such as creating letters and ID badges. Completing these tasks accurately, you will ensure the smooth operation of the trust and make a meaningful difference trust wide.

General Administration

• Act as a first point of contact for routine enquiries (telephone, email and in person).
• Manage shared inboxes, triaging correspondence in line with agreed guidance.
• Provide routine administrative support including photocopying, filing, scanning, emailing and maintaining records.
• Organise meetings and appointments, including room bookings and basic logistics, as directed.
• Produce routine documents and reports using standard templates and systems.

Finance

• To maintain the trust-based contract and asset register.
• Enter data into financial systems as required.
• Support reconciliation processes and update registers as instructed.
• Retrieve and send remittance information when required.

Governance and Compliance

• Arrange meetings, venues and hospitality, updating schedules where needed and saving these on our governance system.
• Maintain logs, trackers and records to support audits and statutory returns, escalating issues promptly.

ICT and Systems Management

• Become proficient and confident in the update and maintenance of our systems along with other relevant equipment/IT packages e.g., Every HR, Iris Financials, Trust website and Microsoft 365 Office.
• Maintain accurate records in line with data protection and confidentiality requirements.

Human Resources

• Generate offer letters, acknowledgements, contracts and contractual change letters using approved templates within the Trust's HR system.
• Support recruitment administration, including applicant communication and interview logistics, as instructed.
• Request DBS checks and pre employment checks strictly in line with Trust guidance and training.
• Update HR systems and logs accurately and promptly.
• Maintain the Single Central Record under direction, escalating any discrepancies immediately.
• Create staff identity badges using Trust equipment and templates.

We are proud to offer a supportive, values-driven working environment where staff are genuinely valued and developed.

A values-led organisation

As a Church of England Multi Academy Trust, our work is rooted in strong values, with a commitment to serving our communities, supporting one another, and enabling both pupils and staff to flourish. We promote a culture of collaboration, trust, and shared responsibility across all our schools and central services.

A supportive and inclusive culture

We believe that people do their best work when they feel supported. We work closely across our schools and central team to share expertise, provide practical support, and reduce unnecessary workload wherever possible. Staff wellbeing is a key priority, and we are committed to creating an environment where colleagues feel listened to and respected.

Wellbeing and staff support

All staff have access to a comprehensive and confidential wellbeing package through Education Mutual, alongside occupational health support, and additional wellbeing resources. We actively promote a healthy work-life balance and take a proactive approach to supporting staff through periods of change or challenge.

Professional development and career progression

We are committed to developing our people. Staff have access to high-quality CPD through The National College, offering a wide range of professional and personal development resources. We also provide Trust-wide development opportunities and encourage collaboration across schools to support career progression and leadership development.

Consistent and fair employment offer

As a Trust, all staff are employed under a consistent framework, ensuring fairness and transparency. Our policies and pay structures are aligned with recognised local authority models (including Bury Council), providing a reliable and well-understood employment offer.

Generous terms and conditions

We offer competitive terms and conditions, including:

• Access to Local Government or Teachers' Pension Schemes
• Generous annual leave for support staff
• Occupational sick pay and family-friendly policies
• Clear and fair pay progression arrangements

Part of something bigger

Working within a Multi Academy Trust provides opportunities to collaborate beyond a single school, share best practice, and contribute to wider improvement across multiple settings whilst retaining a strong sense of community within each school.

Desired Criteria

• Experience working in a school, trust or similar public sector environment.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training, including safeguarding and system specific training.
• Good standard of literacy and numeracy (e.g. GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C or equivalent experience).
• Experience of general administrative or clerical work, including accurate data input.
• Experience of working with standard office IT systems (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook or equivalent).
• Experience of following established procedures and working to clear instructions.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Clear, professional communication skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Resilient and able to work calmly in a busy environment.
• Is driven to continually develop and extend own working practices and understanding of systems and processes.