Job Description

The HR Department is seeking a permanent HR Administrator to join the team on a part-time, term-time only basis. The post holder will provide a proactive and efficient administrative service, supporting a wide range of HR activities. Key responsibilities include maintaining absence management data and staff training records, updating and filing employee records, ensuring the accuracy of the employee database, and assisting with the monitoring of employee probationary periods.



The successful candidate will have excellent organisational and administrative skills, a strong attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Previous experience in an administrative role is essential.



This role is for 14 hours per week, with flexibility to agree a working pattern that meets both departmental needs and individual preferences. Hours may be worked over three or four days per week, within the office hours of 8:30am to 4:30pm.



With some 2,500 pupils, Bolton School is a large, thriving, academically selective day school. It is situated a mile or so from the town centre in a stunning 32 acre campus and is within easy reach of some of the nation's finest cities and countryside.



A large Foundation Services Department supports the School operations and within this there is a trading arm, Bolton School Services Limited (BSSL). This includes BSS Weddings and Events, BSS Leisure Services, Kidzone and Patterdale Hall, a superb Outdoor Pursuits Centre situated at the Southern end of Lake Ullswater. Those who work within the organisation are able to combine the experience and pleasure of educating and being around young people with some of the challenges of a business environment.



An attractive salary and benefits package are available.



For further details and to apply online for the position, please visit the School website.

Closing date for applications:

Wednesday 05 November 2025 at 12.00 noon



Interviews will be held on Friday 14 November 2025



We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace to reflect the diversity of our pupils and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and to join Bolton School. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all sections of the community and are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees. We do not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.



Bolton School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Criminal Records Check for Regulated Activity.



The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country.