Senior Administration Officer

We are looking for an organised and detail orientated individual to join the team at Malet Lambert as a Senior Administration Officer.

The post holder will oversee, co-ordinate, monitor and supervise the daily work of the School Administration Officers and Receptionist to ensure the smooth running of the administration and reception services.  To provide specific administrative support to the Deputy Headteacher and Assistant Headteachers.  To cover for the PA as and when required.  To oversee and manage the reprographics environment ensuring the administration team are producing high quality documents, in a cost effective and timely manner.  To manage the Work Experience Programme.  To manage the immunisation arrangements in the school.  To manage the lettings facilities of the school.  To manage the School Trip (Evolve) arrangements for the school.  To manage the banking/petty cash procedures of the school.

The working hours are up to 37 hours per week from 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Thursday and 8:30 to 4:00pm Friday all year round. Your actual salary will be £27,254 per annum, and this is paid in 12 equal instalments over the year so even when it is the summer holidays, you continue to receive the same payment that month.  If you are interested in working on a part time basis, please get in touch and we are happy to explore this further with you. 

Why choose us?

Malet Lambert is one of the top performing schools in Hull, where our commitment to pastoral care underpins the high expectations that we have of both pupils and staff. We have a long and proud history, dating back to 1932.  We are fortunate to have such a caring, skilled and dedicated set of teachers, associate staff and governors here at Malet Lambert; ultimate professionals who are dedicated to the pupils and effective running of our school.  We are proud of our school and would welcome the opportunity to give you a tour, so please don’t hesitate to contact Mollie Poskitt, HR Officer on 01482 374211 ex 2067 or by email via Mollie.Poskitt@maletlambert.hull.sch.uk  if you would like to visit or find out more.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Access to our staff benefits platform which includes big brand discounts and other financial incentives including a cycle to work scheme offering discounted bike purchases
• Ethical leadership, professional trust and autonomy and a caring ethos in which everyone is valued and respected.
• Family friendly policies, including sector leading Maternity, Adoption and Neonatal care pay offers.
• Opportunities for flexible working
• Membership of the East Riding Pension Scheme with benefits including secure earnings linked pension and a lump sum death grant of three times your salary
• Well-being support including discounted East Riding gym membership; free annual flu vaccinations; refund of the cost of the annual NHS prescription prepayment certificate; access to a free employee assistance scheme 24/7 with advice on a wide range of practical issues ranging from legal information and consumer issues to specialist counselling and access to a Virtual GP service.
• A programme of training and development and career pathways for colleagues wanting to progress
• Free onsite parking as well as tea and coffee in all of our staff rooms

What are we looking for?

We are looking for an individual who has 

• Excellent written skills
• GCSE/CSE in English and Maths, grade C or above (or equivalent business qualification)
• Strong IT skills and a good working knowledge of computer software packages including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Substantial experience of working in an office environment in an administrative role
• Experience of working semi-autonomously with little supervision
• Experience of report writing and data analysis
• Experience of supervising staff

Full details of our requirements can be found in the person specification.

Applicant Information

If you require an application in an alternative format, please contact Mollie Poskitt, HR Officer on 01482 374211 ex 2067 or by email via Mollie.Poskitt@maletlambert.hull.sch.uk

All applications must be received by no later than Monday 22 June 2026, 8:00am.

It is anticipated interviews will be held on week commencing 29 June 2026

We look forward to receiving your application and we will contact you once your application has been reviewed. 

The Education Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service prior to appointment and we undertake an online check, in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 guidance.

The Education Alliance’s Child Protection Policy can be accessed at: https://theeducationalliance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Child-Protection-Policy.pdf