Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive

Administrative Support Assistant

to work closely with the Directors and Operations Manager across our group of Montessori nurseries. This is a varied role that requires strong organisational skills, excellent communication, and the ability to multitask effectively in a busy environment.

Key Responsibilities

Admissions & Sales:

Support with parent enquiries, tours, and admissions across nursery settings. Work towards agreed targets to help increase occupancy, ensuring a professional and welcoming first impression for families.

Occupancy Growth:

Contribute actively to the growth of the nurseries by promoting our settings, following up on enquiries, and supporting conversions from enquiry to registration.

Recruitment:

Assist with the recruitment process for nursery staff, including advertising roles, shortlisting, scheduling interviews, and supporting onboarding.

Recruitment Agency Setup:

Provide administrative and organisational support in establishing and running a new recruitment agency for early years professionals.

Events & Marketing:

Help plan and organise open days, parent events, and staff events. Assist with promotional activities and campaigns to support admissions and staff recruitment.

Administration:

Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Directors and Operations Manager, including diary management, document preparation, data entry, and filing.

Communication:

Liaise with staff, parents, and external partners in a professional and friendly manner.

Compliance & Organisation:

Support with record keeping and ensure systems are maintained accurately.

Skills & Qualities

Experience in administration, sales, or customer service. Confident communicator with excellent written and verbal skills. Organised, efficient, and able to manage multiple priorities. Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office, email, databases). A proactive approach and willingness to take initiative. Motivated by working towards targets and achieving results.

Desirable

Experience in early years, education, or recruitment. Understanding of nursery admissions processes. Event planning or marketing experience.

What We Offer

A supportive team environment. Opportunities for professional development. The chance to play a key role in the growth and success of our nurseries and recruitment venture. Involvement in meaningful work that directly contributes to supporting families and children.
Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 12.30-14.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 per week

Benefits:

Additional leave Company events On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Cambridge CB21: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

Customer service: 1 year (preferred) Early childhood education: 1 year (required) Administrative: 1 year (preferred)
Language:

English (preferred)
Work Location: In person