Suffolk County Council

Officer Manager

Suffolk County Council  •  £24k - £34k/yr  •  Stowmarket, GB (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

  • Freeman Community Primary School
  • Address: Stowupland, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 4BQ
  • Salary: £30,024 - £33,699 per annum pro rata (£24,055 - £27,00 actual salary)
  • Hours: 33.75 hours per week, 40 weeks per year, 8.15am – 3.30pm, Monday – Friday (term time plus PD days and an additional 5 days)
  • Contract: Permanent, required to start September 2026
  • Reference: 5289

Freeman Community Primary School is looking to recruit an experienced, passionate and motivated individual to fulfil our Office Manager role.

You will have:

  • excellent communication and IT skills including use of Microsoft Office
  • excellent literacy, numeracy and interpersonal skills
  • a positive attitude with the ability to remain calm under pressure
  • the ability to prioritise work using your own initiative
  • experience of working in a busy office environment
  • a good understanding of the need to maintain professional confidentiality at all times
  • the skills to be flexible and a team player
  • experience as an Office Manager, ideally in a school environment is desirable.

We can offer you:

  • a supportive leadership team committed to raising standards for all
  • a welcoming staff and great pupils
  • a supportive and committed Trust and Local Governing Body

For more information

Please read the (Word)

Visits to the school are encouraged, please call 01449 612067 to arrange an appointment.

For more information about our school please visit our website

How to apply

Please return completed Application Form (Word)and covering letter by email to admin@freemancpschool.co.uk

Alternatively, please post to Freeman Community Primary School, Church Road, Stowupland, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 4BQ

Closing date: 12pm, 28 August 2026

Interview date: 7 September 2026

Interviews may be held earlier if suitable candidates apply before the closing date.

Freeman school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Suffolk County Council

About Suffolk County Council

Reimagine the possibilities.

As one of the largest employers in Suffolk, we have a huge variety of exciting careers to offer people as keen to make a positive impact on the world around them as we are.

As a modern, flexible, and effective council, we’re driven to make a difference to the environment, the communities we serve, and the careers of our people. We explore innovative ways to encourage, respect, and enable everyone to be the best they can be.

By creating meaningful connections with our people and our partner organisations, we’ve built a culture of mutual collaboration, trust, and respect where everyone is supported to be their authentic selves.

We aim to inspire and empower. To improve and evolve. To develop and innovate. To take pride and ownership of the world around us and ensure that we leave a positive and lasting legacy. That’s why it’s time to reimagine a career with the council and take a fresh look at what we can offer you.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Ipswich, GB
Year Founded
1974
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