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Required from September 2026
Reporting to the Head of Development, the successful candidate will engage the large-scale voluntary service of Alumni in support of the careers and enrichment activities offered to pupils across the Bolton School Foundation by both its Development and Futures Teams.
The successful candidate will have proven experience of developing and stewarding positive relationships with volunteers and stakeholders, as well as of event planning and delivery. A strong communicator, they will have the ability to engage enthusiastically with a wide range of audiences including students and teachers. The role requires someone with excellent organisational and administrative skills with good attention to detail, who will be able to work flexibly with a variety of teams and stakeholders to meet the Development and Futures Teams’ shared objectives.
With some 2,500 pupils, Bolton School is a large, thriving, academically selective day school. It is situated a mile or so from the town centre in a stunning 32 acre campus and is within easy reach of some of the nation’s finest cities and countryside.
A large Foundation Services Department supports the School operations and within this there is a trading arm, Bolton School Services Limited (BSSL). This includes BSS Weddings and Events, BSS Leisure Services, Kidzone and Patterdale Hall, a superb Outdoor Pursuits Centre situated at the southern end of Lake Ullswater. Those who work within the organisation are able to combine the experience and pleasure of educating and being around young people with some of the challenges of a business environment.
The hours of work are 25 per week, Monday to Friday, during term time only. The times of attendance are flexible to suit the needs of the Department.
An attractive salary and benefits package are available.
For further details and to apply online for the position, please visit the School website.
Closing date for applications is Monday 15 June 2026 at 9am
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 24 June 2026
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace to reflect the diversity of our pupils and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and to join Bolton School. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applicants from all sections of the community and are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees. We do not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
Bolton School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Criminal Records Check for Regulated Activity.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Safeguarding Statement
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace to reflect the diversity of our pupils and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and to join Bolton School. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all sections of the community and are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees. We do not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
Bolton School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Criminal Records Check for Regulated Activity.