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Bursar's Assistant
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Bursar’s Assistant
Farnborough Hill is looking to recruit a Bursar’s Assistant from 29 October 2026. This is a part-time, year-round role, to support the Bursar and Facilities Manager, together with general school administration.
Description
Farnborough Hill is looking to recruit a Bursar’s Assistant from 29 October 2026. This is a part-time, year-round role, to support the Bursar and Facilities Manager, together with general school administration. The postholder will carry out administrative tasks within the Bursary and will be the first point of contact for parents, staff, suppliers, and others seeking contact with the Bursar.
- Normal hours: 8.30 am to 4.30 pm, three days per week (actual days to be discussed at interview)
- One-hour unpaid lunch break each day
- 15 days holiday per annum, ideally taken to coincide with periods when the School is on holiday, plus statutory bank holidays
Ideal Candidate
- Strong organisational and administrative skills
- Fully committed to working in a front-line role
- Excellent customer service skills to promote the School
- Excellent interpersonal qualities
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Benefits
- Competitive salary (FTE £27,000 per annum); dependant on skills and experience
- Contributory pension scheme
- On-site parking
- ‘Death in service’ benefit (four times salary paid to next of kin as a lump sum)
- Remission of fees for a daughter attending the school, in line with the current policy, subject to the usual standards and procedures for admission
About the School
This is an excellent opportunity to work in a highly regarded and successful girls' independent Catholic school with motivated pupils and a strong pastoral ethos.
Further Information
Further information about the role and the School can be found on our website. www.farnborough-hill.org
Safeguarding
Farnborough Hill is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo the appropriate DBS Code of Practice check.
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Contact
If you require any further information about this post or the School, please telephone Mel Clark, the Headmistress’s PA, in the first instance, on 01252 545197.
Application
To apply, please complete the Application Form, which is available from our website, and submit it to the Bursar via email to hmsec@farnborough-hill.org.
Please apply as soon as possible as applications will be considered upon receipt; we reserve the right to interview/appoint before the closing date.
Closing Date: 9.00 am on Tuesday 1 September 2026 – however if interested in applying for the role please submit your application as early as possible as it will be considered upon receipt
Interviews: Interviews will take place on a rolling basis and may take place prior to the closing date
Start Date: 29 October 2026
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