Administrative Assistant (IT Department)

We are seeking to recruit an Administrative Assistant to join our IT department, providing essential administrative support to colleagues in this area of the school. The role consists of supporting the technical team by carrying out administrative duties to support the department, whilst ensuring high levels of organisation and time management. The post holder will also assist in providing support with data protection and document retention. Main duties will include: Processing warranty claims Liaising with manufacturers and completing necessary administration Communicating with key suppliers, placing orders and tracking deliveries Monitoring the helpdesk and ensuring even workloads amongst the team Dealing with queries by phone and in person The ideal candidate will be educated to GCSE level, with previous administrative experience of working in a busy office environment. They should have excellent customer service skills and be IT literate in Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook. Attention to detail, flexibility, and the ability to work under pressure are also key skills for this role. Working hours: 40 hours per week (including a 30 minute paid lunch break), term time only (34 weeks per year) Salary: £18,439.50 per annum (based on £24,586 FTE)