Office Administrator - Little Plums Nursery – Forest Fields, Nottingham
Join Our Growing Nursery Family!
Little Plums Nursery is an expanding childcare provider dedicated to creating outstanding environments where children thrive. As we continue to grow, we are looking for an enthusiastic, organised, and proactive Office Administrator to join our brand-new Forest Fields Nursery and provide administrative support across our nursery group.
This is an exciting opportunity to become a key member of our team, supporting the day-to-day operations of the business while working closely with our Nursery Directors.
What You'll Be Doing
As our Office Administrator, you'll play a vital role in ensuring our nurseries operate smoothly. Your responsibilities will include:
- Processing funding claims and maintaining accurate records
- Scanning, filing, and sending important documentation
- Processing invoices and updating payments
- Drafting professional emails, letters, and communications
- Answering telephone and email enquiries with a friendly, professional approach
- Booking appointments and managing diaries
- Providing executive and PA support to the Nursery Directors
- Producing reports and maintaining business data
- Completing daily and weekly compliance checks
- Managing and updating social media content
- Liaising with parents, suppliers, and external agencies
- Taking payments and maintaining financial records
- Ordering office and nursery supplies
- Supporting the onboarding of new employees
- Assisting with general administrative duties across the nursery group
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who is:
- Experienced in an office administration or business support role
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
- A confident communicator with outstanding verbal and written English
- Professional, friendly, and confident when speaking on the telephone
- Able to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
- Trustworthy, discreet, and able to handle confidential information
Essential Skills
- Previous office administration experience
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly:
- Outlook
- Word
- Excel
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills
- Ability to produce accurate reports and maintain records
What We Offer
- A supportive and friendly working environment
- Opportunity to grow with an expanding nursery group
- Varied and rewarding role with real responsibility
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- Flexible working options considered for the right candidate
Working Hours
- 35–40 hours per week
- We are also happy to consider part-time or flexible working arrangements. Please indicate your preferred working pattern in your application.
If you're an experienced administrator looking for a rewarding role within a growing childcare organisation, we'd love to hear from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.95 per hour
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Why do you think you would make a good Nursery Administrator?
Experience:
- Administrative experience: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
