Business Administration and Operations Assistant

Vacancy:                          Business Administration and Operations Assistant

Contract type:               Fixed-term contract from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027

Salary:                                £25,525 per annum (FTE)

Working pattern:         37 hours per week, term time plus insets plus 2 weeks

Start your career in Business Administration

Are you looking to build a career or gain work experience in education, business administration and operations?

We are seeking a motivated and organised Business Administration and Operations Assistant to join the central services team at NET Academies Trust for a fixed-term period of one year.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with transferable skills, who is keen to gain broad experience across HR, recruitment, operations, administration and digital transformation.

You’ll play an important role in supporting the smooth running of our Trust and schools, while developing valuable professional skills and insight into how education organisations operate.

About the role

Working as part of our central services team, you will:

• Provide high-quality administrative and operational support to the Trust and its schools
• Support HR and recruitment processes, including onboarding of new staff
• Help improve systems and processes to increase efficiency and consistency
• Contribute to the Trust’s digital transformation, supporting effective use of technology and communication tools
• Provide flexible support across schools, including occasional on-site administrative cover where needed

You will also gain exposure to a wide range of activities, including supporting senior leaders, coordinating meetings and assisting procurement processes.

This role involves working 37 hours per week over 41 weeks of the year, to be worked during term time, on inset days and with the remainder of the days worked in school holidays

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• Is interested in developing a career in education, operations, HR or business administration;
• Is flexible and proactive and willing to learn
• Has strong organisational skills and attention to detail;
• Is able to communicate clearly in writing and face to face.

About us

NET Academies Trust offers a unique change to be part of a friendly and supportive team.  We are a cluster of nine schools based in Harlow and Waltham Abbey, and our staff work collaboratively to achieve high standards and to achieve the best possible outcomes for children.  At NET Academies Trust we believe in the future development of our staff and are committed to helping our staff learn, develop and build their careers.

NET Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of the Safer Recruitment process all shortlisted applicants will be subject to social media checks. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.