Alumnae Relations Officer

Part time, full year, 2 or 3 days per week

Salary: £31,000 - £33,000 FTE, 3 days pro rata £18,600 – £19,800, 2 days pro rata £12,400 - £13,200 per annum

Notting Hill & Ealing High School, one of London’s leading independent girls’ day schools, has an exciting opportunity for a bright, enthusiastic and highly organised individual to play a key role in alumnae relations.

We are looking for a self-starter with excellent communication skills whether in writing, telephone or in person. You will need to feel comfortable with a range of creative tasks such as writing content for newsletters and communications and organising and attending events as well as operational tasks including database management and updating web pages. An ability to form positive relationships with a wide range of alumnae, students and staff is required, as is an outgoing personality with good interpersonal skills and confidence in social situations.   

The Alumnae Relations Officer now oversees strong communications between our Old Girls’ Association (OGA) members, both through social media newsletters, a regular programme of social and networking events, and opportunities for alumnae to support current students.  The school has a large, active and extremely loyal Old Girls’ Association. This is an exciting opportunity to take on the strategic and tactical responsibility for the School’s alumnae relations programme, and build on a powerful offering.

About the School

NHEHS is a leading academic day school. Our girls are ambitious, bright, enthusiastic and eager to learn and we offer a warm and supportive community. We occupy a site in suburban, leafy, west Ealing with excellent transport links.  As part of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST), the UK’s leading network of independent girls’ schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

• Membership of Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
• Access to the GDST central training and development programme
• Up to 50% discount on fees for children at GDST schools
• Training grants for obtaining further qualifications
• Season Ticket Loans: Interest free loans for travel are available to staff to enable them to buy annual season tickets
• Computer Loans: Interest free loans are available to staff to enable them to buy a computer for personal use at home
• Cycle Scheme: the School is part of the scheme which enables staff to purchase bicycles and equipment at a tax advantageous rate and pay for the equipment over 12 months
• Lunches: free lunches are provided to all staff during term time

Further information about this position and how to apply is available by clicking the apply button or by emailing recruitment@nhehs.gdst.net  

Closing date: Tuesday 14th April 2020 (12pm), but early applications are welcomed. 

NHEHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS. Applications will be considered only from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK.