School Administrator

Chartwells

Birmingham, UKonsitePosted Jul 24, 2026
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About the role

Season your career as an Administrator

We're recruiting an experienced Administrator who is friendly, adaptable and can confidently manage general administrative duties for Chartwells on a full time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week. You'll be responsible for ensuring our offices run smoothly and efficiently and will be given every opportunity to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Here's an idea of what your shift pattern will be:

Mon: Full-time (Days)

Tues: Full-time (Days)

Weds: Full-time (Days)

Thurs: Full-time (Days)

Fri: Full-time (Days)

Sat:

Sun:

Please note: This role is contracted to 47 weeks per year

Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

Answering telephones in a polite and professional manner

Attending meetings and note taking

Keeping the office tidy and presentable always

Ordering stationery and supplies when needed

Supporting staff by undertaking ad-hoc projects when needed

Producing reports and presentations

Answering email queries, usually through a central inbox

Our ideal Administrator will:

Be passionate exceptional customer service

Have excellent communication and organisational skills

Demonstrate brilliant time keeping and reliability

Have attention for detail

Be a committed and honest individual who always works to very high standards

Be an ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskill

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Chartwells has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK. Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children's Barred List check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

Job Reference: com/2407/91033001/52822681/BU #State Schools

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!

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