Sarah Jackson
Shaw,Oldham
Summary
Highly skilled professional with extensive expertise in diary management, minute taking, and strategic planning.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and equipped with advanced organisational, operational, and financial management capabilities. Demonstrates exceptional communication skills, critical thinking, and influential persuasion to drive business planning, risk management, and contract oversight. Adept at staff management, human resource administration, facilities management, and health & safety compliance.
Experienced in project management and budget control with a strong understanding of procurement legislation.
Committed to delivering excellence through multi-tasking abilities and a results-driven approach to achieving any individuals and/or organisational goals.
Also, a qualified Gym Instructor, with extensive experience devising target-hitting exercise plans. Ensuring clients achieve their fitness goals through motivational training, unique programmes and ongoing support for continued positive results.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
2025
2025
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Procurement officer
Altus Education Partnership
Rochdale, Greater Manchester
11.2024 - Current
- Implemented new procurement strategies, enhancing overall business performance.
- Conducted frequent price comparisons amongst vendors for optimal value.
- Developed supplier performance evaluation program for improved service quality.
- Managed supplier relationships to enhance strategic alliances.
- Worked closely with finance team to manage budgets effectively.
- Implemented innovative solutions for efficient inventory management.
- Maintained accurate records of purchases and pricing, ensuring transparency.
- Streamlined procurement processes for increased efficiency.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers, achieving favourable terms.
- Successfully created an evaluation matrix that is fully embedded in the organisations procurement procedures, used for above threshold tenders.
Executive Assistant
Altus Education Partnership
Rochdale
03.2022 - 10.2024
- Supported Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in management of strategic and operational responsibilities relating to Executives.
- Demonstrated solid understanding of priorities and proactively managed CEOs office to reflect this
- Remained flexible, embraced change and managed uncertainty, all while thriving in fast-paced environment.
- Strong skills in short term planning, analysis and problem-solving with high attention to detail and ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes
- Managed incoming correspondence and prioritised competing requests; filters through requests independently and followed through on behalf of CEO, as needed
- Effectively managed relationships professionally and consistently, always further developing working relationships
- Maintained high-level discretion and confidentiality at all times, ensuring compliance where needed.
- Coordinated all senior level meetings ensuring all actions are recorded.
- Produced documents, reports and presentations
- Successfully managed Central Trust Headquarters, undertaking various administration duties which include arranging meetings/rooms, booking travel arrangements, organising conference calls and ensuring the smooth running of the offices.
- Successfully executed whole staff event for 500 people. Lead coordinator for the event, managing all areas , including the management of staff and budgets.
School Business Lead
Brownhill Learning Community
Rochdale
01.2020 - 03.2022
- Lead in areas such as Human Resources, Finance, Premises Management, Risk Management & Health & Safety
- Created and Implemented new policies and procedures to facility the smooth running of the school, such as schools finance and charging policy
- Clerk to all Main management teams and School Governing Board
- Contract Management, negotiate best value
- Active member of all Recruitment panels
- Manage and supervise the schools Administrative Team
- Project Manager for all school projects such as building improvements
- Increase team and own CPD with provided training or attend relevant training to improve knowledge base
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Completed duties to deliver on targets with accuracy and efficiency.
- Oversaw daily operations to achieve high productivity levels.
Assistant School Business Manager
Brownhill Learning Community
Rochdale
09.2014 - 12.2017
- Budget monitoring, preparing regular management accounts for budget holders
- Benchmarking to identify areas of relative spend
- Monitor accounting procedures and resolve any problems, such as maintaining asset register, reconciliation of bank accounts, dealing with invoice/order queries
- Utilities Management
- Generate income from capital funds
- Arranging facilities such as catering, transport, home tuition supply staff
- Recruitment processor
- Health & Safety Coordinator
- Managed administrative functions, including ICT facilities, school reception, records and telephones
- Production of appropriate website information, publishing data and school information
Receptionist
Worthington Nicholls Plc
Wilmslow
06.2004 - 08.2015
- Maintaining and organising the company filing system
- Answering incoming calls
- Running professional errands
- Diary Management
- General reception duties
- Data input
Administrative Officer
Brownhill Learning Community
Rochdale
08.2005 - 08.2014
- Maintaining and organising the company filing system
- Answering incoming calls
- Typing all necessary documents and correspondence as required
- Printing any supplementary notes as required
- Running professional errands
- Diary Management
- Cash Handling
- General reception duties
- Implemented Exam Entry systems for students, became the school Exams coordinator, developing the role into a stand-alone position, training another staff member
- Order processing duties
Administrative Assistant
Co-Operation Insurance Co
Manchester
06.2003 - 06.2004
- Based in the complaints department
- Processed complaint case paperwork
- Updating and capturing relevant data into the system
- Providing accurate advice and support to customers
- Filing
- Errands
Education
Level 4 Diploma - School Business Management
SBM/Partnership
ManchesterHigher Certificate - Paralegal Studies (Merit Grade)
The Oldham College
Greater Manchester 09.2000 - 06.2001
CLAIT - I.T Qualification
The Oldham College
Greater Manchester 09.2000 - 06.2001
Institute of Legal Executives part 1 - Course Completion
The Oldham College
Greater Manchester 09.2000 - 06.2002
GCSEs - Grade A-C, Including Maths And English
North Manchester High School For Girls
Greater Manchester 09.1995 - 06.2000
Certificate of Higher Education - Level 2 Active IQ Certificate in Gym Instructing
Hopwood Hall College
Greater Manchester 09/2021 - 07/2022
Skills
- Extensive Personal Assistant Skills and Administrator Abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Excellent communication skills
- Strategic Planning skills
- Health & safety Management
- Influential persuasion
- Gym Instructing
- Tailoring exercise programmes
- Outstanding physical fitness
Affiliations
- Travelling
- Health and Fitness
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Procurement officer
Altus Education Partnership
11.2024 - Current
Executive Assistant
Altus Education Partnership
03.2022 - 10.2024
Certificate of Higher Education - Level 2 Active IQ Certificate in Gym Instructing
Hopwood Hall College
09/2021 - 07/2022
School Business Lead
Brownhill Learning Community
01.2020 - 03.2022
Assistant School Business Manager
Brownhill Learning Community
09.2014 - 12.2017
Administrative Officer
Brownhill Learning Community
08.2005 - 08.2014
Receptionist
Worthington Nicholls Plc
06.2004 - 08.2015
Administrative Assistant
Co-Operation Insurance Co
06.2003 - 06.2004
Higher Certificate - Paralegal Studies (Merit Grade)
The Oldham College
09.2000 - 06.2001
CLAIT - I.T Qualification
The Oldham College
09.2000 - 06.2001
Institute of Legal Executives part 1 - Course Completion
The Oldham College
09.2000 - 06.2002
GCSEs - Grade A-C, Including Maths And English
North Manchester High School For Girls
09.1995 - 06.2000
Level 4 Diploma - School Business Management
SBM/Partnership
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