Education Administration Officer

About the role

Brent Council is looking for a highly organised Education Administration Officer to support its education services. This is a three‑month full‑time temporary contract based in Wembley Park, offering a hybrid working pattern of three days in the office and two days remote.

Key responsibilities

• Process and record payments, invoices and other financial transactions accurately.
• Monitor outstanding balances and reconcile accounts where required.
• Maintain electronic records, databases and spreadsheets with a high degree of accuracy.
• Perform basic financial calculations and verify data for correctness.
• Enter data into internal systems and ensure documentation is up to date.
• Prepare, issue and track correspondence with schools, parents and internal stakeholders.
• Respond to enquiries and provide administrative support across the education and finance teams.
• Produce reports and assist with data analysis using Excel.

Required profile

• Previous administration experience in a busy office environment.
• Strong data‑entry and record‑keeping abilities.
• Experience handling financial information such as invoicing or payment processing.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Professional communication and customer‑service skills.
• Proactive, able to work independently and as part of a team.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office suite

What we offer

• 3‑month fixed‑term contract with possible extensions.
• Full‑time hybrid working (3 days office, 2 days home).
• Pay rate £20.08 per hour via PAYE or £26.44 per hour via Umbrella.