Administrator
Location: Bournemouth, Dorset
Job type: Full time, Permanent
Salary: £11.96 per hour
Contracted Hours: 40 hours per week
About the Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated Administrator to join our team at the Hub. This role is central to maintaining our high standards and supporting our nurseries and teams. You'll be the first point of contact for visitors, manage the Hub’s daily operations, and support with various administrative tasks, including health & safety compliance, contractor certifications, and resource distribution to our nurseries. If you are a team player with strong communication skills, who thrives in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you.
What does the role involve?
- Serve as front-of-house, answering calls and greeting visitors.
- Manage contractor and subcontractor records, including chasing certifications, DBS, and insurance.
- Coordinate and distribute resources, post, and nursery trays.
- Oversee the admin email account and update the company contact sheet weekly.
- Handle administration for new nursery settings, including parent leaver surveys and communications via MailChimp.
- Provide support for ADHOC projects, minute-taking, and action planning as required.
- Align with our values and colleague charter in all actions and interactions.
What are we looking for?
- Reliable, enthusiastic, and a strong team player.
- Professional handling of sensitive and confidential information.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
- Ability to manage diverse tasks with strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Committed to continuous professional development and willing to undertake relevant training, including Level 3 Business Administration or Customer Service.
Why You’ll Love Working with Us
At Tops Day Nurseries, we believe in rewarding our team for their hard work and dedication. Here are some of the fantastic benefits you’ll enjoy as part of our family:
Annual Bonus Scheme: As an Employee-Owned Company, you’ll share in our success. Each May, you’ll have the opportunity to receive a bonus from our profit shares.
Childcare Discount: Enjoy up to 60% off childcare within Tops Day Nurseries, making it easier for you to balance work and family life.
Flexible Working Options: Maximise Your Time Off with Compressed Hours. By working compressed hours, you can enjoy even more time off either work a four-day week every week and gain up to 48 extra days off per year. or, alternatively, work nine days over two weeks, and you’ll receive up to 24 additional days off annually. That’s on top of your standard holiday allowance!
Holiday Allowance: Take advantage of 29 days of holiday to relax and recharge.
Exclusive Deals and Discounts: Access our reward and recognition platform, Each Person, for up to 40% off cinema tickets, Diesel Savings Card, and cashback on your favourite supermarkets and high street retailers.
Health and Wellbeing Support: We’ve got you covered with NHS Prescription Charges, Optical Care, and Dental Treatment.
Career Development: We’re committed to your growth and offer fantastic opportunities for career advancement.
Why Tops Day Nurseries?
We are a leading early education and childcare provider in South England, established in 1990. We promote environmental sustainability and social responsibility by educating today’s children to influence future generations. We value respect, open communication, and teamwork, fostering a positive, purpose-driven work environment.
As an Employee-Owned Company, our colleagues are co-owners, benefiting from the company’s growth through annual profit-sharing bonuses. We're also proud to rank 9th in the 2024 Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK, offering career development from Level 2 Childcare Apprenticeships to Nursery Manager or Early Years Teacher.
Exciting? We think so! Your journey starts here, so take the first step to become part of Tops Team by clicking apply!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status. All candidates will be required to have an enhanced DBS which is on the update service. All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks. This role involves regulated activity with children. You should not apply if you are on the Childrens’ Barred List.
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Vacancy Reference: CS/3110
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