Co-educational boarding and day school for children aged 13-18

We seek to appoint an organised and flexible Events Assistant to work as part of the Communications, Marketing & Events team, to help with the planning and delivery of events in term-time and during holidays, for both the school and our commercial clients.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate excellent planning and organisational skills, with the ability to multitask and use their initiative. They will help the school delivery an exciting and diverse range of events, from whole-school celebrations such as our Summer Ball and Carol Service, to residential lets and weddings for our customers in the holidays.

We’re looking for someone who has excellent interpersonal and communication skills, whether working with colleagues in Admissions, Catering and Housekeeping who deliver events, or speaking to potential customers who are looking to book their event with us.

This is a permanent position offered part-time at an average of 26 hours per week. A salary of £11.66 per hour (equivalent to £24,252 as a full-time salary) is offered, plus additional benefits including meals during duty times and the use of the school’s facilities.

Workload differs throughout the year, for example with a busy summer holiday period of commercial events. The post holder will work flexibly to meet demands and to help ensure a team member is available during events, including on some weekends and evenings. Time off in lieu can be taken at quieter times of the year and overtime will be paid when necessary

Applications must be made on the school application form. To download a full job description and an application form please go to www.miltonabbey.co.uk. For help, please contact HR@miltonabbey.co.uk or HR on 01258 880484

The closing date for applications is 5pm on Wednesday 4 January 2023, although applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and interviews of suitable candidates may take place before the closing date. Early applications are advised.

Milton Abbey School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The appointment will be the subject of an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Additionally, please be aware that Milton Abbey School will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates.

This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. To avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if findings are relevant and of concern.

Please note that our school is a no smoking site.

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