Travel and Transport Office Administrator
Millfield School is seeking a dedicated and organised individual to join our team as a Travel and Transport Office Administrator. This key role supports the smooth running of our school’s transport services, working closely with the Travel and Transport Manager.
As the first point of contact for all things related to transport, you will be responsible for managing the schedules of our fleet of minibuses, issuing vehicle keys, and coordinating regularly with various departments, drivers, and external transport providers.Your role will ensure that all communications and arrangements are handled with precision and efficiency, guaranteeing the smooth running of the school's transport system.
Your role will also involve assisting our finance team, where your attention to detail will ensure that student accounts are accurately reconciled. Additionally, you will be responsible for obtaining quotes for school excursions and sporting events, booking external transport when necessary, and assisting with the organisation of student travel arrangements at the end of each term.
We seek someone with strong organisational skills, proficiency in Office 365, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. While transport experience is desirable, full training will be provided.
This year-round position offers 31 hours of work per week, from Monday to Friday. The standard working hours are from 8.30am to 3.30pm on four days and from 8.30am to 4.30pm on one day, though we are happy to offer flexibility for the right candidate.Part-time applicants will also be considered.
In return, you will receive a salary based on age: those under the age of 21 will earn £11.78 per hour, totalling £18,989.36 per annum, and those aged 21 and over will receive £12.21 per hour, totalling £19,682.52 per annum, in line with the National Living Wage.You will also benefit from a number of staff perks, including generous holiday entitlement, freshly prepared lunches for just £10 per month, access to the school facilities, and discounts/cashback on high street shops and restaurants through the school’s Employee Assistance Programme.
About us
Founded in 1935, Millfield’s vision is to be the world leader for the development of children. There are nearly 1,300 students at the senior school (year 9 to U6), with a 3:1 ratio of boarding to day. Although essentially a rural British school, 20 per cent of Millfield students are international and come from more than 70 countries.
Set in over 100 acres of grounds, Millfield’s size brings great opportunity, and the facilities are unmatched in the UK: an Olympic-sized swimming pool, golf courses, indoor centres for tennis, golf and cricket and an equestrian centre; concert hall, recording studio, theatre, art gallery, hi-tech Science block and outstanding teaching facilities; and high-quality boarding accommodation.
Our aim is to discover brilliance in every child and to immerse them in academic, creative and sporting opportunities to develop this brilliance. We offer an exceptionally wide range of courses and provide multiple pathways through the school to meet the needs of the individual child.
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Closing date: 25 April 2025.
Please note that applications will be considered on receipt, and as a result the vacancy may close early should an appointment be made. As such we would recommend submitting your application as soon as possible.
Millfield School is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all. We are a community that celebrates diversity, supporting our pupils and employees to be brilliant as individuals.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Specific safeguarding responsibilities for this position are outlined in the job description.Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks including, but not limited to Enhanced DBS clearance. All positions within the school are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
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