St. George’s Nursery Group – Head Office, Aylestone, Leicester
Salary: £30,000–£35,000 per annum
Be at the Heart of an Award-Winning Nursery Group
At St. George’s Nursery Group, we know that behind every outstanding nursery is an exceptional support team.
We’re looking for a highly organised, proactive, and versatile Business Administrator to join our Head Office in Aylestone, Leicester. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting our growing nursery group across business operations, finance, property, and facilities.
Recognised as one of the Top 20 Nursery Groups in the UK, we’re proud of the supportive, ambitious, and family-focused culture we’ve built across our nurseries. If you enjoy variety, love solving problems, and take pride in keeping everything organised behind the scenes, we’d love to hear from you.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
No two days are ever the same.
At St. George’s Nursery Group, you’ll become part of a friendly, supportive Head Office team where your ideas, organisation, and attention to detail genuinely make a difference. As our nursery group continues to grow, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your skills, work on exciting projects, and build a rewarding long-term career within a successful and expanding organisation.
Your Role
As Business Administrator, you will:
– Provide day-to-day administrative support to our Head Office, Nursery Managers, and senior leadership team.
– Support business operations across our nursery group, ensuring everything runs efficiently.
– Coordinate projects, including supporting the onboarding and integration of new nursery settings.
– Manage supplier accounts, service contracts, and help secure the best value across the business.
– Coordinate property maintenance, compliance, refurbishments, and facilities management across multiple nursery sites.
– Liaise with contractors, suppliers, and the maintenance team to keep projects on track.
– Maintain property compliance records, servicing schedules, and certification to ensure all settings remain audit-ready.
– Support the finance function with purchase ledger, invoices, supplier accounts, payments, and financial administration.
– Assist with monthly reporting and finance processes alongside the Head of Finance.
– Develop and maintain systems, trackers, and reports that help the business operate efficiently.
What We’re Looking For
We’d love to hear from you if you have:
– Previous experience in business administration, office management, operations, or a similar role.
– Excellent organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
– The ability to prioritise multiple tasks and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
– Experience working with suppliers, contractors, and coordinating projects.
– Strong commercial awareness and confidence managing contracts and service providers.
– Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
– Experience with finance systems, bookkeeping, payroll, or Xero would be an advantage.
– A professional, trustworthy, and confidential approach.
– The ability to work independently while contributing positively as part of a team.
– A full UK driving licence is desirable for occasional travel between nursery sites.
This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check, which will be arranged by St. George’s Nursery Group.
Salary & Working Pattern
– Full-time, permanent
– Based at St. George’s Nursery Group Head Office, Aylestone, Leicester
– Occasional travel to nursery sites
– Salary £30,000–£35,000 per annum, depending on experience
Benefits & Rewards
We believe in rewarding and investing in our people, which is why we offer:
– Competitive salary
– £500 Welcome Bonus
– Generous holiday entitlement
– Thorough induction and onboarding programme
– Peer buddy and mentoring support from day one
– Ongoing training and genuine career progression opportunities
– Paid annual Wellbeing Day
– Free confidential counselling and wellbeing support
– Pension scheme
– Childcare discount
– Free on-site parking
– Team socials, celebrations, and staff appreciation events
– Annual St. George’s black-tie awards evening
– Supportive senior leadership team
– Opportunities to grow within our expanding nursery group
Ready to Join Our Team?
If you’re looking for a rewarding and varied role where you can make a real impact behind the scenes of an award-winning nursery group, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now! Send your CV to:
[email protected]
Come and build your career with St. George’s Nursery Group, where people are valued, teams are supported, and every day makes a difference.
