Recruitment & Bursary Assistant

Reporting into the HR Manager, the Recruitment & Bursary Assistant provides efficient, professional and confidential support to the HR function for Downside playing a critical role in ensuring that the school is compliant with all relevant regulations and statutory guidance.

• Experience of providing excellent customer service and effective administration.
• Ability to build rapport and trust with a variety of people, both internally and externally.
• Strong organisational skills, with proficiency in MS Office.
• The ability to work with total discretion and confidentiality.
• Excellent working knowledge of core Microsoft programmes.
• Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines.
• Professionalism combined with a warm and approachable personality.
• Previous experience of Recruitment or HR administration will be an advantage.

• An experienced, supportive, skilled, and innovative staff team, providing a warm welcome.
• Excellent catering facility, which offers all our staff a complimentary lunch.
• Free on-site parking.
• Employee Assistance Program and Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Complimentary access to onsite leisure facilities including indoor swimming pool, gym, and squash courts.

Closing date for applications:
Wednesday 18 March 2026

Tuesday 31 March 2026

If sufficient applications are received, this advert may close early. An early application is therefore recommended as an appointment may be made before the closing date.

To apply, please :

Nestled in the beautiful Somerset countryside just 25 minutes from Bath, Downside School is a historic Catholic independent school founded in 1606. Our Benedictine ethos fosters integrity, independent thinking, and service, creating a happy, inspiring environment where pupils thrive academically and through over 70 co-curricular activities. With facilities like a 400-seat theatre, indoor pool, and Health Centre, we nurture motivated learners in a supportive community praised by the ISI for excellent staff-pupil relationships.

By car, we are within 40 minutes of Bristol, 30 minutes of Bath and 15 minutes of Wells.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews. Downside School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds.