Events Administrator
Events Administrator
Permanent; Full-time; Term time plus 4 weeks (37 weeks)
Closing date: 22 April 2026 at 12 noon
Haileybury is looking to appoint an Events Administrator to join our dynamic and fast-paced Events Department.
Role
The Events Administrator works within Haileybury’s Events team and is responsible for the day-to-day administration of a high-volume, bustling events office. The role supports the planning and delivery of a programme of events for pupils, parents, staff, and the wider school community.
The position involves a combination of administrative tasks and practical event support, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and presentation. The role requires excellent written communication skills, with careful attention to detail in all correspondence, schedules, and event materials.
The Events Administrator liaises with a number of internal departments to ensure that event requirements are clearly planned, accurately documented, and effectively communicated. Maintaining precise records, demonstrating clear and concise communication, and managing multiple priorities are key aspects of the role.
In addition to office-based duties, the role includes attending events and providing on-site support, including front-of-house responsibilities. A high level of attention to detail is essential in anticipating requirements and maintaining quality standards throughout. Attendance at events may be required during evenings and weekends.
Please see the candidate brief for further information.
About Haileybury
Haileybury is an outstanding independent co-educational boarding and day school of around 900 pupils aged 11 to 18. Established in 1862, the School is situated on a beautiful 500-acre estate in Hertfordshire.
Haileybury has an outstanding reputation in the UK and internationally, and is pleased to share an excellent outcome from its most recent Independent Schools Inspectorate visit in October 2025, highlighting a broad and balanced curriculum, enthusiastic teaching and an extensive range of sport, outdoor education, drama, and music. We are also thrilled that Haileybury has been awarded the prestigious title of Boarding School of the Year 2024 by Tes.
Benefits offered include membership of the Operations staff pension scheme, lunch in the School’s magnificent Dining Hall (subject to hours of work), and use of the School’s facilities including gyms, a swimming pool, tennis club, and our Health and Wellbeing Centre.
How to apply
To apply for the above position, please complete the application form in full, with reference to the job description and return it to hr@haileybury.com by Wednesday 22 April at 12 noon.
Please be aware that we cannot consider an application unless the application form has been filled in completely, including details of your full employment history.
The School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date; candidates are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
The School has a diverse pupil body and is committed to its strategy of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from candidates with a wide range of backgrounds to enrich our collective knowledge and experience. Appointments will be made on merit.
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Haileybury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants for the above post must be willing to undergo child protection vetting, including reference checks with previous employers, prohibition checks and a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.