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• Be first point of contact for all employees/clients/visitors.
• Manage all facilities queries, office equipment (TV, coffee machine etc), access and security of the building.
• Maintain the supply and purchasing of office supplies.
• Manage and ensure the upkeep and compliance of equipment and supplies to meet health and safety requirements.
• Maintain relationships with third party suppliers & contractors (utilities, couriers, maintenance, deliveries, and storage).
• Plan and coordinate all facilities installation and refurbishment.
• Conduct office induction for all new employees.
• Prepare office for all clients/visitors to ensure a welcoming environment and great first impression (ensuring lobby area is presentable, drinks are offered, TV on, fridge stocked, meeting rooms prepared before meetings etc).
• Administer the booking system for office meetings.
• Respond to emergency calls for maintenance and repairs promptly.
• Recommend upgrades and modifications for improving overall facilities management.
• Develop and implement facility management policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular inspections and maintenance of systems and facilities.
• Own office administrative duties (documenting, filing, file conversions, printing, binding).
• Assist with employee communications and recognition.
• Assist the NY office with various tasks (shipping of IT equipment and office supplies).
• Cover for the Executive Assistant as and when required with diary management, travel and any other administrative tasks as required.

• Create a comprehensive events calendar for employee activities, including timelines, budget and resource allocation.
• Oversee set up, execution employee events (in person or virtually) in London and assist the NY team ensuring everything runs smoothly on the day.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop contingency plans to address any potential event challenges.
• Source, negotiate, and coordinate with suppliers and venues.
• Ensure costs of any event is managed and delivered within the agreed budget.
• Manage logistics with vendors or suppliers in a professional manner.
• Responsible for the successful running of an event.
• Support the People Team with DEI initiatives within the company including communications and initiatives to promote diversity and inclusion.

• Manage Pirum client events in London and assisting the New York team's client events in NAM, as well as client/marketing events in other locations.
• Source and book event venues, which are both good value for money and also align with the company brand and values, and liaising with their teams, to ensure the venue is correctly set up (food, drinks, AV, pull-up banners, etc.) on the day of the event.
• Source, and liaise with, catering companies to ensure the event has the correct amount of relevant offering of food, drinks, etc.
• Create event themes and ensuring the venue and all collateral (print and digital) reflect the correct messaging, end-to-end across the event lifespan: from the first Save The Date invites to the post-event feedback forms.
• Work with People, Business Development, Product, Customer Success, the ExCo and other teams to ensure invite lists are up to date and accurate.
• Assist the Marketing team in creating and sending out event invites with Hubspot (training will be given), and creating RSVP forms to track attendees.
• Assist the Marketing team in company attendance of industry events in the UK, NAM, EMEA, and APAC, including creating event briefing docs for the attending team, registering participants, liaising with event organisers in reference to sponsorships, booking hotels and travel, etc., and supporting the event team end to end: from setting the event objectives, through the event itself, and to the post-event briefing which tracks event performance and ROI.
• Assist the Marketing team in sourcing relevant merchandise and giveaways, and ensuring they are promoted and offered neatly and professionally at the event.
• Excellent organisational and time management
• Ability to work on your own
• Capacity to prioritise tasks and work under
• Excellent IT skills, especially use of Excel, Word &
• Ability to liaise well with
• Strong oral and written communication
• Attention to detail
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing workloads 
• Problem solving
• Trustworthy, keeping sensitive information confidential

School Office Manager - Rochester
Long-term opportunity | September 2025

Academics are currently recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and well-run primary school in the Medway area, seeking an experienced Office Manager to lead the day-to-day running of their busy school office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the daily operations of the school office

• Lead on administration, admissions, and general office organisation

• Provide PA support to the Headteacher and liaise with parents, staff, and stakeholders

• Maintain accurate records, manage DBS checks and the Single Central Register

• Support school events and communications

• Contribute to finance processes, HR administration, and first aid duties

Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a similar school-based role

• Confident communicator with strong organisational and leadership skills

• Familiarity with school systems (SIMS/ ARBOR/Bromcom) is highly desirable

• Able to maintain confidentiality and manage multiple priorities

Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive school team and make a real impact. The role offers variety, responsibility, and the chance to be part of a vibrant school community.

Apply now to be considered for this rewarding position or to find out more.

School Office Manager - Bexley
Long-term opportunity | October 2025

Academics are currently recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and well-run primary school in the Bexley area, seeking an experienced Office Manager to lead the day-to-day running of their busy school office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the daily operations of the school office

• Lead on administration, admissions, and general office organisation

• Provide PA support to the Headteacher and liaise with parents, staff, and stakeholders

• Maintain accurate records, manage DBS checks and the Single Central Register

• Support school events and communications

• Contribute to finance processes, HR administration, and first aid duties

Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a similar school-based role

• Confident communicator with strong organisational and leadership skills

• Familiarity with school systems (e.g. SIMS) is highly desirable

• Able to maintain confidentiality and manage multiple priorities

Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive school team and make a real impact. The role offers variety, responsibility, and the chance to be part of a vibrant school community.

Apply now to be considered for this rewarding position or to find out more.

School Office Manager - Gravesend
Long-term opportunity | October 2025

Academics are currently recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and well-run primary school in the Gravesnd area, seeking an experienced Office Manager to lead the day-to-day running of their busy school office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the daily operations of the school office

• Lead on administration, admissions, and general office organisation

• Provide PA support to the Headteacher and liaise with parents, staff, and stakeholders

• Maintain accurate records, manage DBS checks and the Single Central Register

• Support school events and communications

• Contribute to finance processes, HR administration, and first aid duties

Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a similar school-based role

• Confident communicator with strong organisational and leadership skills

• Familiarity with school systems (e.g. SIMS) is highly desirable

• Able to maintain confidentiality and manage multiple priorities

Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive school team and make a real impact. The role offers variety, responsibility, and the chance to be part of a vibrant school community.

Apply now to be considered for this rewarding position or to find out more.

School Office Manager - Dartford
Long-term opportunity | October 2025

Academics are currently recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and well-run primary school in the Dartford area, seeking an experienced Office Manager to lead the day-to-day running of their busy school office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the daily operations of the school office

• Lead on administration, admissions, and general office organisation

• Provide PA support to the Headteacher and liaise with parents, staff, and stakeholders

• Maintain accurate records, manage DBS checks and the Single Central Register

• Support school events and communications

• Contribute to finance processes, HR administration, and first aid duties

Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a similar school-based role

• Confident communicator with strong organisational and leadership skills

• Familiarity with school systems (e.g. SIMS) is highly desirable

• Able to maintain confidentiality and manage multiple priorities

Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive school team and make a real impact. The role offers variety, responsibility, and the chance to be part of a vibrant school community.

Apply now to be considered for this rewarding position or to find out more.

School Office Manager East Kent

Location: East Kent - including Canterbury, Thanet, Dover, Whitstable/Herne Bay, Folkestone, and Hythe.

Academics in Canterbury are working with a range of welcoming and well-regarded schools across East Kent who are seeking experienced and organised School Office Manager's. This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident and proactive individual to take a leading role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of a busy school office.

Why Academics?

We're proud to be a local education agency with a personal approach. By visiting our schools and candidates in person, we build strong relationships to ensure every placement is the perfect fit.

What you'll do as a School Office Manager:

• Oversee the daily operation of the school office and administrative team
• Manage school communications, correspondence, and record-keeping systems
• Support with HR, finance, and admissions administration
• Work closely with the Headteacher and senior leadership team to support the smooth running of the school
• Ensure compliance with school policies and safeguarding procedures
• Provide a welcoming and professional first point of contact for parents, staff, and visitors

What we're looking for in School Office Manager's:

• Previous experience working in a school office or administrative management role
• Excellent organisational and multitasking skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• Confidence in using school MIS systems and Microsoft Office software
• A calm, professional approach and attention to detail
• An enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)

Apply Today

If you're an experienced and dedicated School Office Manager looking to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Join us in supporting schools across East Kent to run smoothly and successfully.

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School Office Manager - Gravesend
Long-term opportunity | October 2025

Academics are currently recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and well-run primary school in the Gravesend area, seeking an experienced Office Manager to lead the day-to-day running of their busy school office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the daily operations of the school office
• Lead on administration, admissions, and general office organisation
• Provide PA support to the Headteacher and liaise with parents, staff, and stakeholders
• Maintain accurate records, manage DBS checks and the Single Central Register
• Support school events and communications
• Contribute to finance processes, HR administration, and first aid duties

Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a similar school-based role
• Confident communicator with strong organisational and leadership skills
• Familiarity with school systems (e.g. SIMS) is highly desirable
• Able to maintain confidentiality and manage multiple priorities

Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive school team and make a real impact. The role offers variety, responsibility, and the chance to be part of a vibrant school community.

Apply now to be considered for this rewarding position or to find out more.

School Office Manager - Bexley

Long-term opportunity | October 2025

Academics are currently recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and well-run primary school in the Bexley area, seeking an experienced Office Manager to lead the day-to-day running of their busy school office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the daily operations of the school office.
• Lead on administration, admissions, and general office organisation.
• Provide PA support to the Headteacher and liaise with parents, staff, and stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records, manage DBS checks and the Single Central Register.
• Support school events and communications.
• Contribute to finance processes, HR administration, and first aid duties.

Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a similar school-based role.
• Confident communicator with strong organisational and leadership skills.
• Familiarity with school systems (e.g. SIMS) is highly desirable.
• Able to maintain confidentiality and manage multiple priorities.

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive school team and make a real impact. The role offers variety, responsibility, and the chance to be part of a vibrant school community.

Apply now to be considered for this rewarding position or to find out more.

School Office Manager - Dartford
Long-term opportunity | October 2025

Academics are currently recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and well-run primary school in the Dartford area, seeking an experienced Office Manager to lead the day-to-day running of their busy school office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the daily operations of the school office
• Lead on administration, admissions, and general office organisation
• Provide PA support to the Headteacher and liaise with parents, staff, and stakeholders
• Maintain accurate records, manage DBS checks and the Single Central Register
• Support school events and communications
• Contribute to finance processes, HR administration, and first aid duties

Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a similar school-based role
• Confident communicator with strong organisational and leadership skills
• Familiarity with school systems (e.g. SIMS) is highly desirable
• Able to maintain confidentiality and manage multiple priorities

Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive school team and make a real impact. The role offers variety, responsibility, and the chance to be part of a vibrant school community.

Apply now to be considered for this rewarding position or to find out more.