Foundation Administrator

**Foundation Administrator**
Tiverton, Devon

**About Us**

Founded in 1604, Blundell’s is a co-educational independent school for pupils aged 3 - 18 years. Boasting excellent facilities and the best in pastoral care, we are committed to providing an outstanding learning experience for all students. Based in 90 acres of beautiful Devon countryside, Blundell’s fosters a friendly and open environment where both students and staff can thrive.

We are now looking for a Foundation Administrator to join us on a permanent, part-time basis, working 27.5 hours per week during term time, plus eight weeks during the holidays (total of 42 weeks per year).

**The Benefits**
- Salary of £18,195 per annum (£13.90 per hour)
- 5.6 weeks’ paid holiday plus bank holidays
- Competitive company pension scheme
- Meals when the kitchen is in operation
- Relevant internal and external training provided
- Use of excellent on-site sports facilities, including gym, swimming pool, tennis courts and fitness suite at staff opening times
- Free staff parking
- Market-leading Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme

This is a rewarding opportunity for a highly organised and personable administrator to join our historic and forward-thinking school.

You’ll be joining a warm, values-driven community that celebrates collaboration, professionalism, and personal growth. Working alongside dedicated colleagues in a stunning Devon setting, you’ll gain the satisfaction of knowing your skills make a tangible difference every day.

What’s more, with a requirement of only eight weeks during school holidays, you’ll discover plenty of time for rest, relaxation and outside-of-work responsibilities.

**The Role**

As a Foundation Administrator, you will provide vital administrative support to our Foundation team.

The Foundation Team is responsible for generating income to fund means-tested bursaries, major capital projects, and legacy giving, while nurturing lifelong connections with alumni, parents, and friends of the school.

Ensuring the smooth running of all operations and communications across fundraising, alumni relations, and engagement activities, you will act as the first point of contact for the Foundation Office, handling correspondence and enquiries with professionalism.

You will play a key role in supporting event coordination, organising logistics, tracking RSVPs, and assisting with briefings, materials, and reports to ensure each event runs seamlessly.

Additionally, you will:

- Prepare agendas, take minutes, and follow up on Foundation meeting actions
- Maintain and develop the fundraising and alumni database
- Assist with gift aid claims and income reporting
- Support the production of newsletters, magazines, and stakeholder updates

**About You**

To be considered as a Foundation Administrator, you will need:

- Experience providing administrative support
- Excellent organisational skills
- Proven skills in database management, with excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- IT proficiency, including Microsoft Office and database systems
- An understanding of, and commitment to, confidentiality and data protection principles
- Strong verbal and written communication skills

**Closing date**: 26th October 2025
**Interview date**: w/c 3rd November 2025

Other organisations may call this role Office Administrator, Admin Assistant, Personal Assistant, Charity Administrator, PA, Secretary, Receptionist, or School Administrator.

Webrecruit and Blundell's School are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £18,195.00 per year

Expected hours: 27.5 per week

Work Location: In person