Overview and Responsibilities
Role: Senior School Administrator
Location: Onsite - R.E.A.L Education Head Office - Mansfield and Hinckley
Salary:£31,220 to £34,860 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours: 40 hours per week Monday to Friday,Permanent (52 weeks)
We are very excited to share with you a new opportunity within our R.E.A.L. Business Operations team.
As part of our integration and growth, we are recruiting a Senior Administrator to manage all administrative tasks associated with RIS Mansfield & Hinckley. We are looking for an experienced and dynamic administrator to lead and collaborate with our key stakeholders.
Here at R.E.A.L. Education, part of the wider Aurora Group, our mission is simple but powerful: to help every young person re-engage, rebuild and reach their full potential. Relationships sit at the heart of everything we do, and we pride ourselves on creating safe, supportive environments where learners feel seen, valued and understood. Every person in the organisation has a part to play and is truly valued.
You will be responsible will include:
*Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records on our systems
*Ensuring Commissioner returns are completed
*Provide secretarial and admin support to our Central Services
*Exam Officer for RIS Mansfield & Hinckley
*Line management duties
For more details, please find the Job Description below
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Skills and Qualifications
Our ideal candidate is someone who is ready to take the next step in their career and be part of REAL’s next chapter. You will also need:
*Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
*Good level of literacy and numeracy (at least 5 GCSEs above C (or equivalent) to include English and Maths – Preferred).
*Demonstrable experience of working in an administrative role.
*Computer literate (full suite of Microsoft applications) including the aptitude to learn new online platforms and systems relevant to the role.
*Ability to manage own time to deal with multiple tasks.
*Ideally experience in an Education setting
Benefits and Additional Information
We believe in supporting you as much as we support the children and young people in our care. Here’s a snapshot of the fantastic benefits waiting for you:
Grow with Us – Training & Development
Learning never stops at Aurora! We offer a wide range of training programmes and career development opportunities to help you build your skills and reach your goals.
Save Money on Everyday Essentials
With the rising cost of living, our Perkbox app helps you stretch your money further:
*Discounts on groceries, phone plans, internet, dining out, gym memberships & more
*Access to our Cycle to Work and Car Scheme
Access Wagestream – a financial wellbeing app that helps you track earnings, save, get expert money advice, and even access part of your pay early when needed
Competitive Pay & Reward
We regularly benchmark our pay and benefits to stay ahead of the curve. You’ll enjoy:
*Enhanced Annual Leave
*Company Sick Pay
*Enhanced Pension
*Life Assurance
24/7 GP Access – For You & Your Household
Need a doctor? No problem. Book a phone or video appointment anytime, day or night. This service covers everyone in your household.
UK Health Cash Plan
Cover everyday healthcare costs like dental and optician bills. You and your children are included in the scheme, and you can upgrade to add your partner too!
Employee Assistance Programme
Your wellbeing matters. Get confidential support on a wide range of issues, including:
*Freephone counselling (available 24/7)
*Online tools and resources
Refer a Friend – Earn £1,000!
Know someone who’d be a great fit? Refer them and get rewarded!
(*Terms apply)
How to apply?
Please complete an online application form in full, remembering to include all employment and education details. If you need any assistance or would like any more information please contact Karen in the Aurora Group Recruitment Team at