Admissions Assistant

Wellington College is one of the world’s leading co-educational boarding and day schools located in rural Berkshire set in a stunning 400 acre campus, home to a blend of breathtaking original architecture and modern state-of-the-art facilities to provide the best possible education environment for our pupils.

**About the role**:
You will join on a maternity cover contract (35 hpw) with the possibility of permanency.

The College seeks to recruit pupils of academic, artistic, musical and sporting ability, who will benefit from the education offered.

The Admissions Office includes the Director of Admissions, Registrar and a team of administrative support staff. It is the first point of service contact for those considering a Wellington education for their children and, as such, is a high-profile department.

This is a full-time role and annual leave is taken during the College holidays.

Dedication, hard work and passion will see you go far at Wellington College, we value and support our staff and you'll have the chance to develop existing and gain new skills with career progression opportunities available.

**Benefits**:
We offer a wide range of benefits, in addition to a competitive salary we offer 33 days annual leave (inc bank holidays), free lunch whilst on duty, subsidised membership to the Wellington Fitness Club, generous contribution to the personal pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced Maternity/Paternity scheme, cycle to work scheme, free parking and access to a health cash plan.

**Key responsibilities (Including but not limited to; see job description for full requirements)**:

- To demonstrate a positive and professional first impression of Wellington College.
- A point of contact by telephone: taking calls, answering varied questions from parents, their representatives and prep schools with mínimal supervision.
- Timely and accurate administrative support for the Director of Admissions & Registrar

**Person Specification**

The successful incumbent must have
- 3 A levels or equivalent.
- A degree is preferable
- Demonstrable experience in research and analysis.
- Experienced user of Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel and Outlook

So, if you are committed to contributing towards the College community, think you’ve got what it takes to perform exceptionally in this role and would like to join our team, please **apply** now.
- Wellington College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)._

**_All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK and must be able to produce supporting documents._