Salary
Up to £27,877.50 per annum in line with skills and experience
Job Reference
eton/TP/21163/1190
Contract Type
52 weeks, Full Time, Permanent
Working Hours
35 hours per week
Closing Date
19 February, 2025
Job Category
Operations
Business Unit
Admissions
Location
Eton College, United Kingdom
Posted on
05 February, 2025

ABOUT THE COLLEGE

We are an equal opportunities employer and are seeking applications from suitable candidates from all backgrounds. We are dedicated to creating and sustaining an environment that values individuality and difference and celebrates the diversity of both staff and pupils by fostering perseverance, tolerance and integrity. We believe in equal opportunity for everyone, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background.
If you have any queries about the application process or any problem with submitting your application online, the Recruitment Team will be happy to help. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made or facilities provided to enable you to apply online, please do not hesitate to contact us on recruitment@etoncollege.org.uk so we can make adjustments accordingly.

ROLE INTRODUCTION

To assist the Director of Admissions in overseeing all the administrative support functions, including IT functions, used by the Admissions team when handling the complex Admissions processes.
Due to the needs of the school and the department, we may interview suitable candidates before the closing date. This job may also close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.

MAIN DUTIES

• Dealing with requests for prospectuses and registration forms;
• Processing registration forms and payments;
• Setting up and maintaining paper and electronic records for applicants;
• Liaising with preparatory and primary schools concerning applicants;
• Administering ‘call-up’ of applicants for assessment process;
• Assisting with remote testing process;
• Updating and maintaining database;
• Assisting with campus tours, assessments and examinations;
• General correspondence and office duties;
• Collecting and collating statistical information;
• Commitment and promotion of equality, diversity and inclusion;
• All positions at Eton are classed as ‘regulated activity’ as per the Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 guidance, therefore a good understanding of safeguarding procedures is essential;
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, including but not limited to, completing safeguarding training as required, and ensuring any safeguarding updates issued by the College are read and understood;
• Understand and comply with procedures and legislation relating to confidentiality.

To be successful in this role, the incumbent should have:

• Previous experience working in a busy and changing administrative environment and juggling competing priorities;
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and Outlook;
• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal;
• Experience of updating and maintaining databases would be highly advantageous

You may enjoy this role if:

• You are proactive and positive with a ‘can-do’ attitude;
• You have a flexible approach to work assisting with a fast changing and varied workload;
• You are able to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times and GDPR conscious;
• You enjoy working as part of a team;
• You are a confident communicator with good customer service skills and enjoy liaising with a wide variety of people;
• You have demonstrable accuracy and attention to detail;
• You are able to organise and prioritise own workload and use your initiative and work autonomously on day-to-day enquiries