Administrator

Experienced Administrator - Full Time Are you an experienced Administrator with excellent customer service skills and outstanding communication? Tradewind Recruitment is currently recruiting for an Experienced…

Pay rate £16 – £18/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 23 September 2026

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Experienced Administrator - Full Time

Are you an experienced Administrator with excellent customer service skills and outstanding communication?

Tradewind Recruitment is currently recruiting for an Experienced Administrator to join a professional school environment in Richmond upon Thames.

This is a full-time position, working 5 days per week, and is suited to a highly organised and professional individual who has a proven background in administration and is confident dealing with staff, students, parents and external contacts.

The Role

The successful candidate will provide a high standard of administrative and customer-facing support across the school.

The role will include:

Managing day-to-day administrative duties efficiently and accurately

Responding to enquiries professionally and promptly

Providing excellent customer service to parents, students, staff and visitors

Answering telephone calls and responding to emails

Maintaining accurate records and updating school systems

Preparing documents, correspondence and reports

Organising information and maintaining effective filing systems

Supporting staff with general administrative requirements

Dealing confidently with a range of queries and directing them appropriately

Maintaining confidentiality and following school procedures

Providing a professional and welcoming front-of-house service when required

Essential Requirements

Candidates will only be considered if they meet the following requirements:

Proven previous experience in an administrative role

Strong and demonstrable customer service experience

Outstanding verbal and written communication skills

Excellent organisational and time-management skills

High attention to detail and accuracy

Confident telephone and email manner

Professional, approachable and able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people

Ability to prioritise a busy workload and meet deadlines

Confident using Microsoft Office and standard administrative systems

Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively to a wider team

Previous experience working within a school, education, public sector or similarly professional environment would be advantageous

Experience using SIMS and/or Arbor would be advantageous.

Please note: candidates without previous relevant administration experience will not be considered for this position.

Working Hours

5 days per week

Full-time

Ongoing opportunity

School-based position in Richmond upon Thames

Benefits

Full-time, ongoing opportunity

Competitive salary/rate

Work within a professional school environment

Dedicated support from your recruitment consultant

Opportunity to develop your experience within education

Potential for a long-term position

Essential Documents / Eligibility

To be considered for the role through Tradewind Recruitment, candidates will need to provide:

An up-to-date CV demonstrating relevant administrative experience

Proof of Right to Work in the UK

Two suitable professional references

Relevant identification documents

Evidence of relevant qualifications or training, where applicable

Any required safeguarding documentation or checks

Additional checks may be required depending on the school's requirements and the successful candidate's circumstances.

Apply Today

If you meet all of the essential requirements and have proven administration and customer service experience, we would like to hear from you.

Please email your up-to-date CV to Tradewind Recruitment to apply for this Experienced Administrator opportunity.

Apply today to be considered for this full-time position in Richmond upon Thames

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