Senior Office Administrator (FT)

Company: Wisdom Spring Education
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Location: Reading
Job Description:

Wisdom Spring Education is an established Education Consultancy specialising in recruiting students from China and facilitating their entry into and progression through the UK boarding school system with the objective of securing them a place at a UK university. We have offices both in the UK and China.

Our academic and pastoral support is of the highest quality and places us in a unique position in this highly competitive market. With an extensive network of contacts within the UK Boarding school system we are able to offer students a range of guardianship options to meet their specific needs and objectives in the UK.

Our “ACED” programme is designed to take the student seamlessly from a start at secondary school through their GCSEs and A levels to securing a place at a top UK university. The founder has published a book titled Oxbridge Dream Come True by Dr Rebecca Zhi Herbert.

Job Title: Office Administrator – Chinese speaking

Location: Reading

Reporting to: MD

Job Family: Specialist & Administrative

Hours of work: Full Time

Grade/Salary Range: £29-33k

Reference No: ADM/FT/April 2026

Start Date: As soon as possible

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • To deal with all school emails/newsletters to identify important and/or relevant information for students and parents.
  • To translate school messages and school reports into Chinese for communication to parents and where applicable students.
  • To complete paperwork on behalf of students including but not limited to medical forms, application forms, travel documents, school uniform order forms and ensure these are provided in a timely manner to schools.
  • To purchase other items such as mobile top-up, clothes, student may require.
  • To communicate with host families, service suppliers and business partners to ensure the efficient arrangement of accommodation, airport transportation and other requisite services.
  • To maintain an effective filing and record keeping system.
  • To assist candidates with school applications and arrange interviews either on a face-to-face basis or utilising Teams, Zoom or similar Live system.
  • To assist students to attend events or off-site venues, escorting them personally if occasionally required.
  • To provide a range of project-based support functions to the business in general and the MD in particular to support activities and growth plans for the business.

Special Requirements

Occasional domestic travel will be expected depending on the needs of the business. The post holder will need to have a flexible approach to working patterns and a willingness to work non-standard hours, including evenings and weekends as out-of-hours requirements will benefit from incremental payments. Wisdom Spring is on a growth trajectory and there will be opportunities for incremental learning and career development options.

Please note that this job description is not exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake other duties depending upon the requirements of the business. Responsibilities may be subject to change as the role develops and/or priorities and requirements evolve. The post holder must have the right visa to be allowed to work in the UK.

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Posted: April 17th, 2026