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Bursar

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    WILSON'S HOSPITAL SCHOOL COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
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    Ref: #JOB-2416406
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    DEPT OF EDU AND SKILLS, Wilson's Hosp Sch, Heathland, Multyfarn, Co. Westmeath, N91 AX97
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    No of positions: 1
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    Paid Position
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    40 hours per week
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    To be Confirmed
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    Published On: 15 Oct 2025
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    Closing On: 30 Oct 2025

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Wilson’s Hospital School is a co-educational secondary school for boarders and day students under the patronage of the Church of Ireland. The day school is part of the government free school system and is funded by the Department of Education. Separately, the school operates private fee-paying boarding facilities and private
extra curriculum activities for day and boarding students.

Wilson’s Hospital School seeks to appoint a Bursar, who will take responsibility for the private operations and finances of the school, with some crossover into the public school. Reporting to the principal and Board of Directors the successful candidate will have strong commercial, financial and management acumen along with excellent interpersonal, organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities:
 Lead and manage the financial operations of the school, ensuring compliance, accuracy and effective control
 Oversee the daily operations of the boarding school to ensure efficiency
 Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
 As part of the senior management team you will provide strategic financial insight and recommendations to the Principal and Board of Directors
 Management of school property

The Job Description and essential skills for the role are available on the Wilson’s Hospital School website recruitment page. To apply please send CV with cover letter to principal@whs.ie by 12 noon on Friday 31 st October 2025.
Shortlisting may apply.
Wilson’s Hospital School is an equal opportunities employer.
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Career Level

  • Executive

Candidate Requirements

Essential Desirable

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