Office Administrator

We are looking for an organised, experienced and friendly office assistant to work with our Operations Lead to support the operations of our busy Nursery/ Early Years School.

Little Jungle is an OFSTED ranked Outstanding Early Years Provider in Peckham / East Dulwich (South East London), working with 85 children each day split across two locations.

**Typical responsibilities will include**:

- Answering the phone and door
- Ensuring the smooth running of the office
- Buying resources
- Filing and record keeping
- Managing our suppliers
- Managing communications to staff and parents
- Managing petty cash and card payments
- Supporting with printing and document management
- Managing our calendar
- Maintaining our children’s library
- Booking children's extra day / session bookings
- Supporting all teams with additional administrative items
- Supporting the Operations Lead with health and safety matters if required
- Supporting the Operations Lead to ensure that fire drills checks are conducted and documented
- Supporting the Operations Lead to carry out staff inductions
- Supporting the Operations Lead with new admissions management
- Supporting the Operations Lead with staff scheduling and shift creation
- Dealing with faults and contacting contractors

**Who you are**:

- Hold a proven track record of working in similar roles with excellent references
- Passionate about children and making the world a better place
- Structured, strong, kind and confident communicator
- Able to work in a fast paced environment, to deadlines and without compromising on quality
- Problem solver, able to think on your feet and keen to take on new challenges
- Take pride in helping others and going the extra mile
- Have a can do attitude and outgoing character
- Computer literate, and able to use MS Office confidently

**Benefits of working at Little Jungle include**:

- Highly competitive salary
- 28 days annual leave, plus the Christmas, and summer shutdown period, and your birthday day off (works out to around 37 days a year)
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Social and team building events
- Free breakfast, lunch, dinner (tea) and refreshments
- Employer contribution Pension Scheme
- Bike to work scheme
- Annual clothing allowance
- Additional days off and bonus scheme for long-term (over 5 years) service

**Salary**: £27,350.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Discounted or free food

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Peckham, Greater London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person