PA to the Bursar

Stockport Grammar School; Stockport; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Fee remission for employees' children

Free lunch during term

Sports facilities (swimming pool)

Job summary

Stockport Grammar School invites applications for a Personal Assistant to the Bursar. The role provides high-level executive support and undertakes a range of administrative duties to ensure smooth business operations.

The successful candidate will manage diaries, coordinate meetings, handle correspondence and lead administrative projects with professionalism, discretion and strong attention to detail. A competitive salary, pension contribution, and staff benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-level executive support.
• Excellent attention to detail and discretion.
• Strong communication and organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage Bursar's diary and calendar; coordinate meetings.
• Handle correspondence and prepare administrative documents.
• Lead and support administrative projects and reporting.
• Provide high-level confidential support to the Bursar and senior leadership.

Skills

Administrative skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Stockport

Full time

Permanent

Stockport Grammar School is seeking to appoint a Personal Assistant to the Bursar. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with outstanding administrative, organisational and interpersonal skills. The successful candidate will provide high-level executive and administrative support to the Bursar, playing a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the School’s business functions.

Acting as a trusted point of contact, the Personal Assistant to the Bursar will manage a varied workload, including diary management, meeting coordination, correspondence and administrative projects, whilst maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, discretion and confidentiality. The role requires excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

The School offers a competitive salary and enrolment into a generous contributory pension scheme. In addition, employees who have children in the School are eligible for a percentage remission of fees. Lunch is provided free of charge during term time and all staff are able to use the School’s sports facilities which includes use of the swimming pool.

Stockport Grammar School welcomes applications from all applicants who meet the requirements for the position, regardless of background. We celebrate diversity and thrive on the benefits it brings.

Stockport Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Criminal Records Check for Regulated Activity.

Stockport Grammar School is seeking to appoint a Personal Assistant to the Bursar. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with outstanding administrative, organisational and interpersonal skills. The successful candidate will provide high-level executive and administrative support to the Bursar, playing a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the School’s business functions.

Salary

Competitive

Hours

Full Time

Benefits

Competitive

Closing Date

Friday 6 November at 12pm.

06-11-2026