Bursar Prep School part-time

Conifers is a small prep school set in the heart of the South Downs National Park, near Midhurst.

We are seeking to appoint a hard-working and dedicated individual to become our next Bursar. This is currently a part-time role (3 days), with the potential to expand in the future by mutual agreement.  Working closely with the Head, Senior Leadership team and Proprietors this is a role integral to the financial and strategic leadership of the school.  You will be joining a passionate, outstanding and professional team and make a positive difference in the lives of children.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Organising and managing school finances and invoices; administering payroll and pension related functions.
• Assisting the Proprietors, Headteacher and senior leadership team (SLT) in establishing the budget planning and financial control and procedures through which they shall be achieved, including development of resource plans as required. 
• Managing the school site via the maintenance team, compliance with Health & Safety and Fire Regulations (including relevant risk assessments) the management of contracts for external service providers including cleaning, equipment and fire alarm maintenance and assisting the implementation of building developments, including the supervision of subcontractors. 

The role is part-time over 3 days with potential to expand if mutually agreeable. 

The salary will reflect the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate as well as the size of the school and the number of employees being managed. 

Please see the job description and person specification for required experience and skills. Book-keeping, ledger and associated IT/spreadsheet skills are a must. Training and support can be provided on the Health & Safety side.  

Applications will be considered upon receipt.

Start date is Monday 6th June, with the potential to start earlier by mutual agreement.

Conifers offers a generous fee discount for staff children.

All food and refreshments taken in school are free of charge.

Conifers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check and references.