Executive Assistant to Bursar & Exams Officer

Downland School; Devizes; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Downland School is a co-educational maintained community special school for pupils aged 11 to 16 with EHCPs. The role combines administrative support to the Bursar and acting as Exams Officer, with Deputy Bursar duties across HR, finance and premises.

The postholder will manage recruitment, DBS renewals, and assist with payroll and invoices. You will support the Bursar and Head Teacher in HR investigations, advise on policy and ensure compliant examination processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR issues and case work.
• Ability to manage examination processes and invigilation coordination.
• Provide confidential administrative support to the Bursar and Head Teacher.

Responsibilities

• Deputise for the Bursar during periods of annual leave or absence.
• Manage recruitment processes from adverts to safer recruitment procedures.
• Oversee the induction process for new staff and maintain DBS records.
• Maintain the Single Central Record and DBS renewals with the relevant staff.
• Advise staff, heads and governors on HR issues and case work.
• Support investigations and hearings with HR related information and fact gathering.
• Assist with finance tasks including payroll entries and invoicing for school meals.
• Liaise with Site Manager to coordinate premises works and contractor bookings.
• Keep staff sickness records and manage absence meetings.
• Coordinate occupational health referrals and related information.
• Coordinate examinations administration, timetables and invigilators.

Skills

Administrative support

HR administration

Recruitment

Payroll processing

Examinations coordination

Job description

Downland School is a co-educational maintained community special school for pupils aged 11 to 16 with EHCPs. The role combines administrative support to the Bursar and acting as Exams Officer, with Deputy Bursar duties across HR, finance and premises.

The postholder will manage recruitment, DBS renewals, and assist with payroll and invoices. You will support the Bursar and Head Teacher in HR investigations, advise on policy and ensure compliant examination processes.