Early Years Administrator at SBA

EARLY YEARS ADMINISTRATOR

Vacancy Number: HR/25/136

Location: Episkopi

Contract Type: Fixed Term Appointment until 31/12/2026

Grade: Local Administrative Officer (LAO)

Salary: €22,089 per annum, plus Cost of Living Allowance (COLA)

Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week

Closing Date: 19th October 2025 (Midnight, Local Cyprus Time)

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Eligibility

To apply for this role, you must be a UK Family Member with a valid employment status stamp.

Applications from individuals who have reached or passed the normal retirement age of 65 will not be accepted.

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Essential Criteria

1. Must undergo and pass security and police checks.
2. Must provide a Clean Criminal Record and Sex Offenders Certificate issued by the Republic of Cyprus.
3. Must pass an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (applicable only if lived in the UK for the last 5 years).
4. IOSH Managing Safely – to be obtained on the job.
5. MoD Financial Skills Certificate – to be obtained on the job.
6. Financial management experience.
7. Proven organisational experience.
8. Proven experience of partnership working with outside agencies and professionals.
9. Valid driving licence.
10. Effective time and resource management skills.
11. Understanding and commitment to Equality of Opportunity principles.
12. Experience using PC-based databases and spreadsheets.
13. Excellent communication skills in English (written and verbal).
14. Must provide references if successful.

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Desirable Criteria

1. Knowledge of current Ofsted, EYFS and safeguarding standards (2015–2024).
2. Positive, flexible and reflective approach to work.

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Official Language

The official language of the Sovereign Base Areas is English.

All documentation and applications must be submitted in English.

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How to Apply

1. Complete the SBAA/BFC Application Form (external or internal version).
2. Provide evidence of the following competences:

• Working Together
• Analysing and Using Evidence
• Communicating and Influencing
• Planning and Managing Resources
• Improvement and Change

1. Only email applications in original Word format will be accepted.
2. No PDFs, JPEGs, or OneDrive links.

Send your completed application to:

📧 BFC-SBAA-Recruitment-GpMailbox@mod.gov.uk

For questions, contact:

📞 Mrs Becky Shortman – Tel: 2596 8040 / 2596 8034

📧 Becky.Shortman@modschools.org

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Role Summary

The Early Years Administrator supports the Setting Manager in delivering high-quality early years education through efficient management of finance, HR, procurement, health and safety (SHEF), and safeguarding processes.

This includes ensuring compliance with MoD and DCS policies, effective resource use, and a safe learning environment.

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Key Responsibilities

• Strategic financial management, forecasting, procurement, and reporting.
• Compliance with SHEF and safety audits.
• HR planning, payroll management, and staff administration.
• Safeguarding oversight and maintaining accurate child protection records.
• Supporting recruitment, training, and compliance within early years frameworks.

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Competences Required

• Working Together
• Communicating and Influencing
• Improvement and Change
• Planning and Managing Resources
• Analysing and Using Evidence

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Training/Qualifications Required

• IOSH Managing Safely (on the job)
• MoD Financial Skills Certificate (on the job)
• Financial management and organisational experience
• Experience with databases and Excel
• Driving licence

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Equal Opportunities & Health & Safety

All staff share responsibility for implementing equality and diversity policies, maintaining a safe environment, and respecting colleagues’ dignity.

Mandatory Equality & Diversity training is required.

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For more information:

📞 Resource Administrator: Argyroulla Sofocleous – Tel: +357 2596 3852

🕓 Monday–Thursday 08:00–14:00, Friday 08:00–12:00

Job Tags: MS Office, Αγγλικά, Κύπρος, Λεμεσός, Μισθοδοσία