Commercial Administrator

Role: Commercial Administrator   

Salary: £25,000

Based: Lupton

Full time role

Those huge small victories

We are the highest Ofsted-rated provider in the country for special education and care. Our teams are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. We are looking for someone who is a team player with strong organisational and administrative skills, that can be used to support our group’s commercial function.

For children with complex needs the level of care and education we provide must go above and beyond. That’s what drives us here at Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio and inhouse clinical teams, we’re proud to have a reputation for excellence and market leading OFSTED ratings.

Our commercial administration team provides vital oversight and support with key commercial processes and administration. The Commercial Administrator will support the Senior Administrator with all commercial administration activity.

Get out what you put in

We are looking for a great communicator, someone with exceptional organisational and time-management skills, able to manage multiple enquiries and tasks simultaneously. Someone who can nurture and develop close links within the commercial team and winder group functions. As Commercial Administrator, you will be involved in key commercial processes and activities, providing support to commercial leaders and the wider team.  You will have the opportunity to work across a range of different commercial areas with potential for progression and specialisation

Day to day you will..

• Support with the management of commercial admin processes in a proactive, professional and organised manner. Supported by our Senior Commercial Administrator.
• Work quickly and efficiently to complete administrative tasks. Proficient in using Microsoft products, databases and document control.
• Liaise closely via telephone, email and Teams with internal and external professionals.
• Work closely with the partnerships team to ensure key business processes are adhered to.
• Demonstrate commercial awareness.
• Ensure internal IT systems and records are accurate and kept up to date at all times.

What we do for you

We know you’re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, you’ll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plus you’ll get:

Salary: Base salary of up to £25,000

Training: Ongoing  professional development.

Holiday: You’ll work hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with 7 weeks’ holiday

Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance – check out our benefits here

Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance Medicash cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts

Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities

A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £2,000 bonus every time

Bring your whole-self to work

Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone’s differences as that’s what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs – and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. We’ll give you the chance to build an exciting career in a fast-growing organisation, where you’re free to achieve your potential. Here’s what we need from you;

• A people person – someone who cares, is empathetic and can translate Witherslack Group’s ambition to provide aspirational futures through inspirational education and care
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong administrative skills and understanding of the importance of keeping accurate records and can work effectively in a team.
• Well rounded interpersonal skills to ensure an efficient but empathetic, caring and knowledgeable service
• GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English and Maths, excellent IT skills, plus some understanding of the regulations and legal aspects of SEND (or willing to learn).  You’ll also need to be willing to undertake relevant training too.
• Have a passion for the education and care of children and young people with SEN
• The ability to relate to a range of different audiences
• A  full driving license, plus access to your own car is essential

Join the UK’s best special education and care provider

Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself.

The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost). We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

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