Location & Salary
Location: Wymondham
Salary: SCP 23 – 28 £36,525 – £41,541 per annum
About Wymondham College
Wymondham College has over 400 staff dedicated to supporting World Class education. The College is one of the top State Schools in the Country and was recognised as one of the highest performing State Schools in the East of England. Its most recent Ofsted inspections rated the College as Outstanding in both Education and Boarding in 2023.
With an 83‑acre campus, the College provides outstanding quality to students and staff through excellent facilities and on‑site accommodation. The College Office, located at the heart of the campus, plays an essential role in the day‑to‑day operations of the College.
Role Overview
Reporting to the Head of Operations, the College Office Manager will lead, manage and develop the Administration team, ensuring the College Office operates as a highly effective, professional and responsive service.
The role requires a confident and visible leader who can influence, motivate and support staff, manage competing priorities and work collaboratively with senior leaders, teaching staff and external stakeholders. The successful candidate will shape administrative practice across the College and embed high standards of professionalism, accountability and continuous improvement.
Person Specification
- The ability to communicate clearly and tactfully, using appropriate methods and being aware of the impact on others.
- Maintain positive relationships with all, working effectively and flexibly as part of a team.
- Multi‑task and work under pressure.
- Flexibility and resilience in managing and executing daily responsibilities.
- Strong planning and organisational skills.
- Willingness to accept responsibility for personal actions.
- Prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and embrace challenges.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Work flexibly and embrace change.
- Excellent analytical skills and solution‑oriented mindset.
- Produce positive outcomes from difficult circumstances.
- Inter‑personal skills to influence and negotiate.
- Manage and plan daily, weekly, monthly workloads.
- Maintain confidentiality, using tact, diplomacy and empathy.
- Motivation to drive, add value and deliver excellent service to staff, students and parents.
Qualifications and Experience
- A good level of literacy and numeracy.
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in administration.
- Level 3 or equivalent in Leadership and Management.
- Experience leading and managing a team.
- Exceptional knowledge of Microsoft Office procedures.
- Experience in education is desirable.
Benefits
- Professional development.
- Free refreshments.
- Free on‑site car parking.
- A generous pension as part of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Discounts, reward cards & promotional codes via our staff benefits platform.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme, at no cost to you.
Code of Conduct & Safeguarding
The post‑holder will be required to comply with the Wymondham College Code of Conduct for Staff and Volunteers. Wymondham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Application Information
Application closing date: Noon, 24 April 2026
Applications will be considered upon receipt; early applications are encouraged.
Interview date: 28 April 2026
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Wymondham College, please click the apply link to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
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