Administrative Assistant

We are looking for an Outdoor Education Administrative Assistant at Cranborne Ancient Technology Centre. An experienced administrator is welcome to join the small team on a term time only 12-month fixed term contract.

The centre, which is part of the Dorset Outdoor Education Service, works mainly with school groups on a day and residential basis. Groups range from Year 3 to Year 8 with some older visitors and adult groups too. We also work with children who require Alternative Provision and provide Short Breaks for children with a disability.

The centre is part of Dorset Council Children's Services and is committed to working with children, young people and families from Dorset providing incredible opportunities to experience what the county has to offer.

• Raising invoices
• Raising requisitions and sending invoices for payment
• Corresponding with schools and other customers both internal and external
• Maintaining and creating computerised records
• Greeting and signing in school groups – this will involve some walking around the site, often with teachers or children. This occurs throughout the year and can involve being outside in a range of weather conditions.

• An interest in education and the benefits of outdoor education
• An ability to organise your work in an environment which is often fast paced and changeable
• Experience of working as part of a team in an office environment
• An ability to build and sustain good working relationships
• Knowledge of Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams and One Note
• An understanding of financial processes
• An understanding of GDPR and handling sensitive and confidential information
• An ability to communicate effectively and produce accurate work

This post involves working with children and/or having access to significant information about them. It will be subject to an enhanced children’s Disclosure and Barring Service check.