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About the Role The Bursar plays a pivotal leadership role within Milbourne Lodge School, providing high‑level strategic, financial and operational management to ensure the school functions efficiently, safely and in alignment with its values and vision. Working closely with the Head and the Senior Leadership Team, you will contribute to the school’s long‑term direction, support its continuous improvement, and uphold high standards across all non‑academic operations. You will oversee the full breadth of bursarial functions, including finance, budgeting, payroll, estates, IT, catering, administration, health and safety, regulatory compliance, admissions and marketing oversight, and contract and supplier management. As a key member of the leadership team, you will maintain strong relationships across the school community—parents, colleagues, external partners—and model professionalism and integrity at all times. The role also includes line management responsibilities, acting as the Performance Management reviewer for identified staff, and deputising for the Head and Deputy Heads when required. You will ensure the school remains fully compliant with all regulatory requirements (excluding academic, pastoral and safeguarding), lead all health and safety processes, and coordinate fire and lockdown procedures. This is a highly influential and varied leadership role requiring strategic vision, operational excellence, financial expertise and the ability to manage complex processes with accuracy and calm. The Bursar is central in ensuring the school runs smoothly, safely and effectively so that pupils and staff can thrive. About the School Located in stunning grounds near to Esher, we provide a private Pre-Prep and Prep school education for children aged between 4 and 13 years. At Milbourne Lodge we value every child, and create lasting memories, and our personalised focus and inspirational teaching is reflected in our outstanding academic results. We are united in a passion to maximise the potential and development of each child. Who We Are Looking For Essential Skills & Qualities • Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, • Ability to deliver clear, accurate communication face‑to‑face, in writing and by phone, • Strong leadership presence and ability to work proactively with limited supervision, • Strong commercial judgement, with the ability to balance costs and benefits, • Able to plan, prioritise and manage a complex and varied workload, • Competent across key applications: Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook, • Successful track record of leading multidisciplinary teams with commercial and operational priorities, • Evidence of ongoing professional development Desirable Skills & Qualities • Customer service expertise, including managing queries and complaints, • Experience in property or facility management, • Mindset of continual improvement, quality and service excellence, • Positive, solution‑focused and “can‑do” approach Qualifications Desirable: • Degree‑level education, • Financial qualifications, • Operational qualifications (e.g. health and safety or safeguarding accreditations) Experience Essential: • Experience working across multiple sites and stakeholders, • Experience within a school, school group, or complex organisation Blenheim Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check. Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy is available on the school website. Details on Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is included within the Application Guidance. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background. Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to closing date for the right applicant.

Transport Operator Location: Shepton Mallet About Us: Welcome to a company where innovation meets passion! We are dedicated to building a diverse and talented workforce that drives our success. Our team thrives on collaboration, creativity, and making a positive impact. We believe in fostering a dynamic work environment where every member can grow and excel. If you're looking for a place where your ideas are valued and your career can flourish, you've found it! Job Description: We are looking for an enthusiastic Transport Operator to join our team. This position will be working within the transport team and will involve all aspects of the transport administration processes and coordination of the day to day running of this busy contract. Key Responsibilities: Planning & Organising: Managing activities during peak and off-peak periods. Leadership: Handling day-to-day transport issues and debriefing drivers. Freight Management: Checking freight into the depot and scanning onto vehicles. Customer Interaction: Working closely with customers to ensure smooth operations. Driver Management: Managing and debriefing drivers. Resource Utilisation: Maximising the use of resources and planning ahead. Reporting: Providing regular reports and making recommendations. Communication: Handling queries via email, phone, and face-to-face. KPI Production: Assisting in the production of KPIs and daily statistics. Support: Providing direct assistance for breakdowns. Team Collaboration: Promoting positive relationships and offering support. Required Experience: Previous administration experience working within the Transport and Logistics industry. Knowledge of Manpack traffic system is advantageous. Ability to communicate at all levels. Strong geographical knowledge of the UK. Excellent organisational skills and prioritising workload. Attention to detail is critical and working to deadlines daily. Able to work as part of a team and on your own initiative. Computer literate. MS packages to include, Word, Excel, and Outlook. Why Join Gregory Distribution Ltd? Competitive Salary : £28,000 to £32,000pa depending on experience. Hours : Monday to Friday with a Saturday rota. Working between 08:30hrs and 17:30hrs. Training : Monthly Courses for a variety of areas. Benefits : Additional holiday purchasing scheme*, Retail discounts with Hapi*, Retail Trust Wellbeing Support*, and more. Career Growth : Explore opportunities for professional development within our expanding business Company Benefits : Excellent holiday allowance. Life assurance, pension, and sickness scheme*. Extras : Christmas Savings Club*, Black Circle Tyre Discount*, Free Uniform and paid Volunteer Day. Wellbeing Support: Benefit from the Retail Trust Wellbeing Support* program. Team Environment: Be part of a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration. How to Apply If you have the drive to be the best and want to be part of a flourishing and ambitious company, apply now! Please submit your application as soon as possible. Due to high volumes of applications, we reserve the right to close adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient application Eligibility : Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions. Proof of Right to Work will be required at the interview stage. Contact Us : For any queries, please contact our Recruitment Team at . Our team is available Monday to Friday, 08:30hrs - 17:00hrs. Note to Recruitment Agencies : We prefer to recruit directly but have a Preferred Supplier List for when we need assistance. We'll be in touch if we need you. *Subject to terms and conditions. TPBN1_UKTJ