Futures Office Manager

Millfield School is looking for a Futures Office Manager to join our team to assist in supporting students' future plans and the ongoing work of the Futures department.

As a Futures Office Manager, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive support to the Futures department in all matters relating to a student's future plans, including general office administration, event management, scheduling appointments for the Futures team, organising external visits, data analysis and database management. This includes the management of Unifrog and UCAS databases, usage of communication systems on the iSAMS database, and managing all application data and documentation.

As the first point of contact for the department, the successful applicant must be customer-focused and able to provide high-quality service to students and their families. They will be confident to work independently or as part of a team, detail orientated, and have experience of data analysis and management, Microsoft applications (especially manipulating data on spreadsheets) and accounts management.

The hours of work are 8.30am-5.00pm, Monday to Friday during term time. You will also be expected to work an additional 3 weeks during the school holidays. In return, you will receive a salary of £22,588.20 per annum (inclusive of holiday pay), plus an array of staff benefits including freshly prepared lunches for just £10 per month, access to the school facilities, and discounts/cashback on high street shops and restaurants through the school’s Employee Assistance Programme.

About us

Founded in 1935, Millfield’s vision is to be the world leader for the development of children. There are nearly 1,300 students at the senior school (year 9 to U6), with a 3:1 ratio of boarding to day. Although essentially a rural British school, 20 per cent of Millfield students are international and come from more than 70 countries.

Set in over 100 acres of grounds, Millfield’s size brings great opportunity, and the facilities are unmatched in the UK: an Olympic-sized swimming pool, golf courses, indoor centres for tennis, golf and cricket and an equestrian centre; concert hall, recording studio, theatre, art gallery, hi-tech Science block and outstanding teaching facilities; and high-quality boarding accommodation.

Our aim is to discover brilliance in every child and to immerse them in academic, creative and sporting opportunities to develop this brilliance. We offer an exceptionally wide range of courses and provide multiple pathways through the school to meet the needs of the individual child.

To apply, please click the apply button, where you'll be able to complete our online application form.

Closing date: Noon on Friday 29th November 2024.

Please note that applications will be considered on receipt, and as a result the vacancy may close early should an appointment be made. As such we would recommend submitting your application as soon as possible.

Millfield School is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all. We are a community that celebrates diversity, supporting our pupils and employees to be brilliant as individuals.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Specific safeguarding responsibilities for this position are outlined in the job description. Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks including, but not limited to Enhanced DBS clearance. All positions within the school are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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