Bursaries and Charities Officer; Bridewell Schools

Overview

Job Role: Bursaries and Charities Officer

Employment Type: Part-time, Term-time

This is an exceptional opportunity for a new Bursaries and Charities Officer to join a flourishing co-educational boarding and day school, set on a 100-acre campus in Witley, Surrey. Bursaries at Bridewell Schools are provided or administered by Bridewell Royal Hospital, the charitable foundation that operates King Edward’s Witley, Barrow Hills School and Longacre School. The provision of bursaries lies at the heart of Bridewell’s founding purpose.

The endowment supports long-term funding through charities, livery companies and philanthropic trusts to enable access to education for pupils who would not otherwise have opportunities.

• Identify and guide suitable Foundation candidates for bursaries.
• Administer bursary awards with rigour and compassion.
• Cultivate relationships with charities, livery companies and philanthropic trusts to secure long-term support.

• Experience in bursaries, charities administration or related field is preferred.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with external funders and internal colleagues.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• Part-time, term-time availability: 24 hours per week over 4 days, Monday to Friday, with occasional Saturday mornings for Open Mornings, charity visits or exam days.

• Hours:
  
  Part-time 24 hours per week (over 4 days) – Monday to Friday plus occasional Saturday mornings. 33 weeks per annum plus potential for holiday work.
• Benefits include free school lunches, free on-site parking, use of gym and pool facilities, and competitive rates of pay.

• Closing date for applications: 12pm, Wednesday 1st October 2025. The School reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date; early applications are recommended.
• For details, please see the applicant information pack and visit the website (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). or contact the HR Department at HR or telephone

King Edward’s School Witley is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants are required to complete an Enhanced disclosure through the DBS. Shortlisted candidates will also be reviewed on social media/on-line platforms. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups.