Assistant to the Headmistress’s Team

Wycombe Abbey is a world-class school operating at the cutting edge of educational excellence. With its distinctive heritage, magnificent 160-acre campus and impressive resources, the School provides an outstanding education for 600 girls aged 11-18.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised, professional and able administrator to provide a bespoke administrative and secretarial service to the Headmistress and the Senior Deputy Head. Duties will include the production of accurate and clearly laid-out documents, diary management, maintenance of filing systems, minute-taking and other related tasks.

The appointed candidate will be an efficient and accurate administrator who thrives in a busy environment. You will be a strong communicator with the ability to maintain strict confidentiality and remain calm under pressure.

Ability to prioritise workload and adhere to deadlines is essential. You will thrive working in this collaborative yet demanding environment. Knowledge and understanding of a boarding environment is an advantage as well as a genuine commitment to Wycombe Abbey’s aims and ethos.

This role could suit a recent graduate who meets the requirements and can demonstrate a genuine desire to work within this environment.

To apply: please submit a completed application form, which you will find on our website together with a covering letter addressed to the Headmistress, Mrs Rhiannon Wilkinson, outlining the experience and personal qualities which you believe qualify you for this position.

The application form and letter should be emailed to Miss K Brown, HR Advisor: brownk@wycombeabbey.com

Further details are found under ‘Vacancies’ on the School website: www.wycombeabbey.com

Closing date: 22 June 2018 at 12 noon.

Wycombe Abbey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

Registered Charity No. 310638