Administration Officer

e-Fotografija; London Borough of Harrow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Harrow Association Officer to enhance alumni relations and organize engaging events. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and event management skills, fostering community connections through various platforms. This permanent full-time role offers a dynamic environment with opportunities to connect with a diverse alumni network.

Benefits

Free lunch

Free parking

Pension scheme enrollment

Access to sports facilities

Subsidised club memberships

Qualifications

• Experienced administrator with event organization skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Harrow Association Director in fostering relationships.
• Organize and deliver HA events such as reunion dinners and networking events.

Skills

Event Organization

Communication

Attention to Detail

Job description

Harrow Association Officer

Contract length: Permanent

Working weeks: Full time, all year round

Working hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary: Please contact the recruitment team for salary information.

The environment

Harrow School is situated in Harrow on the Hill, northwest London, and is one of the best-known schools in the world. Around 835 boys study at Harrow and live in the school's 12 boarding houses. The Harrow Association (HA), established in 1907, is the school's alumni organisation. Its membership mainly includes former pupils of Harrow School, known as Old Harrovians (OHs), along with long-serving Masters and other associates, totaling approximately 9,500 members worldwide.

The purpose of the HA is to enhance the lives of all Harrovians, past and present, by helping them fulfill their ambitions and maintaining lifelong connections with each other and the School. Its activities focus on Community, Careers and Employability, and Heritage.

The role

The Harrow Association Officer will assist the Harrow Association Director in fostering strong relationships among OHs and between OHs and the School. The primary responsibilities include organizing and delivering a diverse programme of HA events such as reunion dinners, regional gatherings in the UK and abroad, career networking events, and special evenings like Harrow Songs at the School and at The Royal Albert Hall every five years. The Officer will also liaise with approximately 30 OH Clubs and Societies covering sporting, social, and professional activities.

For more details, please review the attached job description on the School vacancies page.

The skills

This role suits an experienced administrator with event organization skills, attention to detail, and an outgoing personality. You should enjoy connecting people and building community relationships through traditional and social media. Excellent written and verbal communication skills that reflect the Harrow brand are essential. The ability to manage multiple priorities calmly and independently, along with innovative ideas to improve working methods, will be highly valued.

The Benefits include

• Free lunch
• Free parking
• Automatic enrolment in the School's pension scheme
• Access to sports facilities such as the swimming pool, gym, and running track
• Subsidised membership of tennis, golf, angling, and social clubs

Applications will be processed as received, and interviews may be scheduled before the closing date. Early application is encouraged.

We value diversity, equality, and inclusion and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. The School is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will undergo enhanced child protection screening, including checks with previous employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. No staff member can start until these checks are completed, which may take up to a month.