Operations and Events Coordinator

apartmentAlcester Grammar School placeAlcester calendar_month 

Operations and Events Coordinator

AGS Band F:18-22 £26,958.82 p.a. (based on AGS F:18 full time £30,559 x 46.0 / 52.143)

200 days - AGS School term time + Inset days + 10 days during school holidays

37 hours per week

Core hours 12:00 - 16:30 Mon to Fri, other hours flexible by agreement. However, required attendance at all main school events - this will involve some regular evening working hours.

From 01 September 2025

We are looking for a colleague with exceptional administrative and communication skills, to take active responsibility for the smooth running of Alcester Grammar School - both during the school day, and at our many evening events when we welcome visitors onsite.

As a senior member of our Admin team, the successful candidate will work closely alongside the Principal and Finance and Operations Director.

Person Specification

Key Accountabilities
  • Coordinate and attend all major school events e.g. Open Evenings, Parent Information Evenings, Parents’ Evenings etc
  • Risk assess all of the above and other in-school activities/events as required
  • Coordinate and oversee room and food bookings across the school
  • Act as the contact for school buses/transport providers
  • Support SLT with ensuring that staff duties are covered - this will include being part of the daily duty team
  • Co-ordinate First-Aid and Medical Provision across the school
  • Emergency evacuation procedures and drills
  • Uniform shop link
  • Health and Safety Coordination of departments beyond the Site Team
  • Work with the Principal on school policy coordination
  • Provide any other support needed for school operation, as requested by the Principal or Finance
  • and Operations Director
Personal Characteristics
  • A commitment to the AGS ethos
  • A willingness to continue learning and developing as technology evolves
  • A reflective approach to their own practice and to the overall performance of the department
  • Hard working and adaptable
  • Happy to work independently or in collaboration
  • Able to carry initiatives through to their conclusion
  • Friendly and approachable
  • Well organised, and able to meet deadlines
  • A commitment to safeguarding children’s well being
  • A commitment to playing a part in the wider life of the school
Knowledge, Skills and Experience - Essential
  • Experience of organising large scale events
  • Positive interpersonal and communication skills
  • Excellent ICT, organisational, planning and time management skills
  • The ability to maintain professionalism and maintain confidentiality
  • The ability to solve problems and provide solutions to challenges that arise
  • The ability to prioritise work accurately and efficiently
  • To be able to remain calm, efficient and positive under pressure
  • The ability to work on own initiative and be decisive
  • The ability to work as a member of a collaborative team
  • Outstanding attention to detail
Knowledge, Skills and Experience - Desirable
  • Experience of working in a school or other educational environment
  • Experience of working in a ‘Google environment
  • Experience of Risk-Assessment
  • Experience/knowledge of First-Aid
  • Experience/knowledge of Health and Safety/Evacuation practices

Please take a look at our website and the attached application pack for more information about this role and our school.

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