Business Assistant
*Annual Salary: £20,535.91?- £23,427.62 p/a (FTE £32,064 - £36,679)
*Location: Sutton, Surrey, SM1
*Job Type: Part-time (Term-Time plus 3 weeks, 25 hours per week)
Join Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust (OHC&AT), a family of specialist education providers, as a Business Assistant. This role is crucial in managing insurance and compliance across our Trust, supporting schools and college centres to maintain high standards of efficiency and accuracy. If you have a keen eye for detail and thrive in a collaborative environment, we invite you to apply.
Day-to-day of the role:
*Deputise for the Finance Business Manager, managing insurance claims and ensuring compliance.
*Handle insurance administration tasks including renewals, claims processing, and maintaining accurate insurance registers and certificates.
*Serve as the main point of contact for insurance matters, liaising with internal teams, brokers, and underwriters.
*Ensure compliance and accuracy in keeping insurance records up-to-date for vehicles, equipment, and engineering insurance.
*Support staff training on compliance and insurance matters and stay proactive by monitoring industry updates and attending relevant webinars.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
*GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above).
*Experience in a finance or administrative role, preferably within an educational or similar setting.
*Understanding of financial processes and compliance requirements.
*Strong organisational and time-management skills.
*Professional, reliable, and discreet.
Benefits:
*Opportunities for progression within the trust.
*Enrolment in either the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS).
*Salary Sacrifice Schemes including Cycle Scheme and Home Electronics Scheme.
*Comprehensive employee wellbeing support including counselling, mental health support, and flexible working options.
*Employee discounts through various schemes and seasonal ticket loans.