Administrator and HR Co-ordinator (Part-Time, Full-Year)

Whitgift is a leading independent day and boarding school for boys, with approximately 1460 pupils including over one hundred boarding pupils and flexi boarding pupils.  It is set in an attractive 48-acre parkland site in South Croydon enjoying excellent links to London, Surrey and the south coast.  

We are seeking to appoint a highly efficient Administrator & HR Co-ordinator who will provide comprehensive assistance with the day-to-day co-ordination of operational matters and general customer-facing administrative duties relating to the Summer School with a specific focus on the recruitment and administration processes relating to seasonal summer school staff. This individual will work closely with the Course Director, Head of Marketing and other support staff across the school.  A degree of flexibility with summer working hours is essential.  

The role would be suited to someone who has previous experience in HR administration and wants to expand his or her knowledge to encompass international appointments.  Ideally you will have excellent Microsoft Office skills, accuracy, attention to detail and strong administration skills. Personal qualities include professionalism, confidence, the ability to work well under pressure and juggle changing deadlines to meet the needs of the business.  The successful candidate will have good communication skills and the ability to work both independently and also as part of a small but busy team.  

In return we offer a generous salary and benefits package including a money purchase pension scheme (plus Life Assurance Cover), Employee Discount Club, discounted school fees for the Foundation Schools, discounted off-peak membership at our on-site gym (Nuffield Health), membership of a healthcare plan, a range of family-friendly benefits and season ticket loan.  

We welcome applications from all sectors of our community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our student intake.  

For further information about the role and the skills required, select the white 'documents available' button at the top left of the advertisement, and the green 'apply' button on the top right for the online application form.  For specific queries regard the role, please email: d.bates@whitgift.co.uk . For any general queries, please telephone Human Resources Department on 020 8688 9222 or e-mail SchoolHR@whitgift.co.uk .   

Applications will be reviewed daily and interviews may occur at any stage after applications are received so we invite interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

 Closing date is Midnight on Sunday 30 September 2018.  

Whitgift School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service