OFFICE MANAGER
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Position Overview & Specifications
Number of Posts 1
Grade Grade 5 SCP 6 - 11.
Salary £21968 to £ 24054
Term Full-time.
Perm / FTC Permanent.
Required (01.09.2023 ) .
Hours 35 hours a week.
Closing Date 16/06/2023. Location Westhead Lathom St James' Church Of England Primary School, School Lane, Westhead, Ormskirk, L40 6HL (105 on roll)
Tel: 01695 574078
School website: www.st-james56.lancsngfl.ac.uk Summary Due to the retirement of our longstanding Office Manager, Westhead Lathom St James C of E Primary School is looking to appoint a highly motivated and suitably experienced individual, to take responsibility for the planning, development and implementation of the financial and administrative services within school.
You will be responsible for managing a busy school office including the management and deployment of some support staff. We are a warm and welcoming school, located in the village of Westhead near to Ormskirk. The successful candidate will be joining a passionate and committed team, with a supportive Governing Body, and children who are happy and keen to learn.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
Proposed Interview Date: 27/06/2023 Equal Opportunities statement An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community Rehabilitation Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: National Services & Agencies
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for OFFICE MANAGER roles across Lancashire County Council's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to National Services & Agencies.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £21,968 - £24,054 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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