Job Description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly organised Outdoor Education Administrator to join the team at Haberdashers' Elstree Schools - home to two leading independent schools, set on a beautiful 100-acre campus in Hertfordshire.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting a thriving and ambitious Outdoor Education programme, working across both Haberdashers' Boys' School and Haberdashers' Girls' School.

The successful candidate will be a confident communicator, experienced administrator, and natural organiser who thrives in a fast-paced and varied environment. You'll work closely with the Head of Outdoor Education and wider team to ensure that all logistics, records, communications and systems are handled efficiently - enabling the smooth running of expeditions, weekly activities, and key programmes such as the Duke of Edinburgh's Award.

This is a permanent role, working 37.5 hours per week, term time plus three additional weeks, including one week before the start of each academic year.

What You'll Be Doing:

Acting as the first point of contact for Outdoor Education enquiries Coordinating logistics for trips and expeditions, including booking transport and accommodation Supporting the administration of the Duke of Edinburgh Award, including management of eDofE across both schools Managing kit, equipment and Outdoor Education inventory Liaising with internal staff and external providers to ensure smooth planning of curricular and co-curricular activities Maintaining records of student participation and attendance Supporting financial processes, including placing orders, tracking invoices and monitoring budgets Managing the Outdoor Education inbox and ensuring timely communication with students, parents and colleagues (For the right candidate) Opportunity to support or lead sessions within the wider Outdoor Education programme

What We're Looking For:

Strong administrative experience, ideally within a school or educational setting Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and confidence in learning new systems (e.g. eDofE, SOCS) A team player who is proactive, flexible and enjoys making things run smoothly behind the scenes A genuine interest in outdoor education and the positive impact it can have on young people
This is a varied and rewarding role within a supportive and forward-thinking team. If you're passionate about enabling opportunities for challenge, growth and adventure - we would love to hear from you.

In return, we offer:

A competitive salary, commensurate with the candidate's experience Private Pension Scheme through Aegon Additional life insurance cover Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), providing confidential support and advice Financial assistance for obtaining further qualifications Extensive professional development training opportunities Free lunch and refreshments Free onsite parking and access to travel on the schools extensive coach network Free access to state-of-the-art sports facilities including the gym, swimming pool, and fitness classes Wellbeing initiatives and programmes, such as yoga, mindfulness sessions, and health checks Access to an online GP service, providing quick and convenient healthcare advice Access to Vivup, the staff benefits platform, featuring discounts, financial advice, and wellbeing resources Cycle-to-Work Scheme and other green travel incentives including Octopus Electric Vehicles
Applications will be reviewed as they arrive, and we reserve the right to close this vacancy sooner, please apply as soon as possible.

Haberdashers' Elstree Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 26,383.00 per year

Benefits:

Canteen Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee discount Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site gym On-site parking Store discount
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 03/07/2025
Expected start date: 01/09/2025