We're looking for a Business Administrator who's committed to supporting children's growth and learning to join the Happy Days team at our Derriford nursery, Plymouth. The role is 40 hours per week, Monday‑to‑Friday, supporting the nursery's occupancy, commercial performance and day‑to‑day operations.
Responsibilities
- Manage applications for nursery education funding, ensuring accuracy and adherence to local authority and internal deadlines.
- Provide administrative and operational support, including preparing documents, liaising with families, suppliers and team members, and welcoming visitors.
- Assist with achieving occupancy, gross profit and budget targets through financial tasks such as expense tracking, payroll, banking and credit control.
- Maintain compliance with statutory requirements and company policies.
- Ensure accurate record‑keeping and efficient archiving in line with company procedures.
Qualifications
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
- Strong administrative skills and experience in a fast‑paced setting.
- Commercially aware with excellent organisational skills.
- Outstanding communication and relationship‑building abilities, especially with parents and external stakeholders.
- Initiative and problem‑solving capabilities, able to work under pressure.
We're building a workplace where our colleagues thrive.
Benefits
We offer a range of meaningful benefits designed to support your wellbeing, professional growth and work‑life balance.
- Salary up to £26,436.80 per annum (based on a 40‑hour week).
- Pension & Life Assurance.
- Funded Blue Light Card Membership.
- 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with up to an additional four gifted days off during the Christmas closure.
- One additional day each year to celebrate something personal.
- Funded DBS Update Service.
- Access to digital GP 24/7.
- On‑demand counselling services.
- Extensive Health and Wellbeing services through the SPARK APP.
- Recognition and celebration for long service (subject to criteria).
We welcome applicants from under‑represented groups, including men, and offer a competitive range of benefits that put people first.
Safeguarding commitment: Happy Days Nurseries are committed to the safety and well‑being of the children in our care. All successful candidates will undergo the required vetting process.
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