Business Support Officer
Abbeygate Sixth Form College, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3YUDeadline is tomorrow
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
7 April 2026 at 8am
Date listed
17 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 15 hours per week (2 days at 7.5 hours each day, or 3 days at 5 hours each day), 39 weeks per year
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,185 - £25,989 per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience) Actual Salary: £8,666 - £8,943 per annum
What skills and experience we're looking for
- Abbeygate Sixth Form College, Bury St Edmunds
- 15 hours per week (2days at 7.5 hours each day,or 3 days at 5 hours each day), 39 weeks per year- Permanent
- Salary: £25,185-£25,989 per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience)
- Actual Salary: £8,666-£8,943 per annum
We are seeking a professional, organised,punctual and reliable Business Support Officer to join our busy and supportive team. This key role provides a welcoming first point of contact for visitors, parents, and staff, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations across reception, office administration, and HR support. You will manage communications, handle enquiries, maintain records, and support school events while upholding the highest standards of confidentiality, safeguarding, and professionalism.Strong communication skills and a friendly, approachable manner are essential in building positive relationships with families, colleagues, and external partners.
The ideal candidate will have strong administrative experience, be proficient with ICT, and confident using Microsoft Office and other digital systems to maintain accurate records and manage information effectively. You will be able to prioritise tasks, respond to competing demands, and liaise efficiently with staff, parents, and external organisations. A positive, calm, and professional approach is essential, along with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised and dependable administrator who enjoys variety and wants to make a real difference in a school environment. In return, we offer a supportive working environment, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to contribute to the ethos and values of Eastern Education Group.
What the school offers its staff
- Membership into Local Government Pension Scheme
- Family friendly policies and flexible working
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Free parking
- Company events
- Access to various memberships and discount schemes
- Learning and development opportunities, including staff development days
- Funded subject course development for your role
- Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities
- Career progression opportunities
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
SAT is committed to Safeguarding. We aim to create the safest environment within which every student has the opportunity to achieve and progress.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About Abbeygate Sixth Form College
- School type
- Free School, ages 16 to 19
- Education phase
- Sixth form or college
- School size
- 1114 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 16 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Abbeygate Sixth Form College website
- Email address
- recruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk
Abbeygate Sixth Form College is an amazing place to study. Our modern, safe, bright and spacious state of the art building has been designed and built for you. Every aspect of this incredible building has been designed specifically for our A Level students and we have industry standard facilities and resources in every subject area
Arranging a visit to Abbeygate Sixth Form College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk.
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