Domestic & Student Experience Bursar (FTC – 6 Months)

West Sussex area

Circa £50,000 pro rata

Full-time (40 hours per week)

The Opportunity

We are working with a well-established and prestigious education provider seeking an experienced Domestic & Student Experience Bursar to join them on a 6-month fixed-term contract .

This is a key leadership role responsible for delivering high-quality support services that directly impact the student experience, ensuring a safe, well-managed, and welcoming environment across the site.

The Role

You will take ownership of the school’s domestic operations and lead a multi-disciplinary team to ensure services run efficiently and to a high standard.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Leading services such as cleaning, laundry, wardrobe, transport, and portering
• Managing and developing a large operational team
• Ensuring the school environment is safe, well-maintained, and student-focused
• Working closely with senior leadership to deliver coordinated support across the organisation
• Overseeing budgets, procurement, and cost control
• Supporting the delivery of events and wider operational activities

Projects & Improvement

Alongside day-to-day operations, you will:

• Lead service improvement and change projects
• Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency and quality
• Drive innovation across support services
• Ensure improvements are effectively implemented and sustained

About You

We are looking for a confident and experienced operational leader who can hit the ground running.

You will bring:

• Proven experience in facilities, operations, or service delivery management
• Strong people leadership and team management skills
• Experience managing budgets and operational performance
• Ability to deliver change and improvement initiatives
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A collaborative, hands-on approach

Experience within the education sector or complex multi-service environments would be highly advantageous.

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to step into a senior leadership role
• Make a meaningful impact on the student experience
• Work in a unique and purpose-driven environment
• Immediate start available for the right candidate