Office Administrator
5 days ago
Office Administrator (with Reception Duties)
Holywood, Co. Down
Permanent | Full-Time | Term-Time Only (36.25 hours per week)
Working Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm
£26,694 – £27,960 per annum (paid in 12 monthly instalments)
Start Date: As soon as possible
About the School
Sullivan Upper School is a high-achieving, co-educational and interdenominational voluntary grammar school set within 25 acres of beautiful grounds overlooking Belfast Lough. With around 1,230 pupils - including 160 in our Preparatory Department
The Opportunity
We are seeking a confident and professional Office Administrator to join our busy Secondary Department office. This central role supports the smooth running of school operations and includes front-of-house reception duties.
If you enjoy multitasking, building positive relationships, and delivering high-quality administrative support, this is a great opportunity to make an impact in a thriving school environment.
Key Responsibilities
Provide a welcoming and professional reception service to pupils, staff and visitors
Manage enquiries by phone, email and face-to-face
Maintain accurate and confidential administrative records
Assist with routine office operations, communications and scheduling
Prepare and distribute documentation and correspondence
Use Microsoft Office and school systems to support daily tasks
Essential Criteria
Minimum 5 GCSEs (Grade C or above) including English & Maths or equivalent
Experience
At least 1 year clerical/administrative experience using Microsoft Office
At least 6 months experience handling confidential information
At least 6 months experience working in a role dealing directly with staff/visitors/public
Skills & Personal Qualities
Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Strong organisational skills and accuracy in work
Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
Ability to use initiative and prioritise workloads
Understanding of GDPR responsibilities
Desirable Criteria
OCR/RSA Level 2 Word Processing or other ICT qualifications (e.g. ECDL, MOS)
Clerical/administrative experience in a school or education setting (within last 5 years)
Experience operating a telephone switchboard
Experience in a reception post with varied visitor interaction
Experience using SIMS/C2K systems
The closing date for receipt of applications is:
12:00 noon on Monday 12 January 2026
Click to apply today.
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