Estates Secretary

Dulwich Prep London is the most exciting and stimulating place to work. With around 840 pupils, it is the largest boys’ prep school in the UK and is situated in one of the most beautiful parts of the most cosmopolitan city in the world. The School’s strength is its community: our staff who are professional, passionate and brilliantly collegiate (CPD is extremely important); our pupils who are inquisitive, challenging learners with a spring in their step, and our parents who are hugely supportive, appreciative and ambitious.

We are seeking to appoint a competent and experienced individual to provide administrative and secretarial support to the Estates and Grounds Teams. The appointee will be responsible with liaising with contractors, manage and maintain daily maintenance issues, monitor and maintain the estates and grounds teams booking in/our register and maintain a filing system. The role reports to the Estate Manager.

The successful candidate will possess a can-do attitude to all tasks, have strong written and verbal communication and an ability to prioritise and manage workload . They'll be co-operative, helpful and accommodating with other team members and staff whilst promoting a professional image at all times. They will maintain positive, courteous relations

with pupils, parents and colleagues.

The working hours are 7am - 3pm, 4 days a week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday).

Please read the Job Description and Application Explanatory Notes below. Completed application forms, along with a covering letter explaining your suitability for this role and a completed Equal Opportunities form, should be sent to Tamsin Hutson, HR Manager, at recruitment@dulwichpreplondon.org

Closing Date: Friday 16 June 2023, 12pm

Interviews: Week Commencing Monday 19 June 2023

Start Date: As soon as possible

We reserve the right to appoint at any time during the recruitment process.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers, online checks and an enhanced DBS check.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees are valued and respected for their unique perspectives and contributions. We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups to apply for this position.