Business Administrator
Location: NEW Linmere Day Nursery, Hockcliffe, LU5.Contract: Permanent, 37.5 hours/week, 52 weeks/year.Working pattern: Varied shifts Monday–Friday between 07:30–18:30.Salary: £25,389–£30,517.50 per annum (pro‑ratio) | £13.02–£15.65 per hour.
Join Childbase Partnership and be part of our exciting brand‑new nursery opening. This isn’t just another Business Administrator role – it’s an opportunity to become one of the founding members of a brand‑new Childbase Partnership nursery, helping create an exceptional experience for children, families and colleagues from the very first day. As the face of the nursery, you will welcome our very first families, support a new leadership team and help establish the warm, professional environment that Childbase Partnership is known for. From opening our doors to building lasting relationships within the local community, you will play a key role in shaping the future of this exciting new nursery.
Why join Childbase Partnership?
- Generous annual leave – 23 days’ annual leave (pro‑ratio), rising to 28 days with service, plus paid bank holidays.
- Work‑life balance – Earn up to 20 additional paid Partnership Reward Days every year. Take them as leave or sell them back tax‑free.
- Childcare discount – 75% discount on childcare (or 40% grand‑parent discount) from your very first day.
- Exclusive partner benefits – Long‑service rewards, qualification bonuses and discounts with leading retailers.
- Wellbeing support – Free meals, mental health support, occupational health, eye‑care vouchers, flu vaccinations and a free will‑writing service.
- Career development – Access to apprenticeships, online learning and ongoing development through our award‑winning Training Academy, EduBase.
Why Childbase?
- Employee‑owned – Every colleague is a Partner with a genuine voice in our success, and when we do well, everyone shares an annual tax‑free Partnership dividend.
- Recognised for excellence – Ranked Number 1 in the Nursery World league tables for our Ofsted outcomes.
- Community focused – Together, we’ve raised more than £3.5million for charity, supporting causes that matter to our colleagues and communities.
- Committed to a greener future – Every Childbase nursery holds a Green Flag Award and is powered by 100% renewable electricity.
About you
You are someone who genuinely enjoys helping people and takes pride in creating exceptional customer experiences. You will bring:
- Experience working in a busy reception, administration or customer service environment.
- A warm, welcoming and professional approach, whether greeting visitors or supporting families by phone, email or face‑to‑face.
- Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
- Confidence using computer systems to manage enquiries, maintain family records, prepare invoices and resolve queries.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities while supporting the Nursery Manager with diary management, ordering and day‑to‑day administration.
- A genuine commitment to safeguarding and ensuring every child feels safe, valued and happy.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are committed to FREDIE (Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement) and will make any reasonable adjustments needed throughout the recruitment process. Applicants must live within a commutable distance of the nursery and have the Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Safer recruitment is central to everything we do – this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and all appropriate pre‑employment checks.
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