JOANNA BEAZLEY
Oakwood,London
Summary
Professional with extensive experience in admissions management, HR administration, and financial reporting. Expertise in governance support, office administration, and event coordination. Proficient in Google applications, maintaining confidentiality, and ensuring data protection. Strong skills in employee onboarding, professional communication, and workflow organisation, with a proven track record of meeting deadlines and managing schedules effectively.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
HR Officer, Bursar's Assistant, & Assistant Clerk to the Governors
Channing School
London
09.2021 - 09.2025
- HR: Managed the end-to-end recruitment process, including drafting job descriptions, posting ads, and coordinating interviews. Conducted onboarding and prepared employment contracts.
- Finance: Assisted the Bursar with diary management, correspondence, document preparation, and accounts processing. Administered the bursary and scholarship application process.
- Governance: Acted as the Assistant Clerk to the Governors, preparing meeting agendas, collating papers, and accurately taking and distributing minutes.
- Administration: Maintained confidential electronic and paper filing systems, ensured GDPR compliance, and coordinated events and travel.
Admissions Registrar
Channing School
London
12.2018 - 09.2021
- Managed all admissions applications from initial inquiry to enrolment.
- Coordinated school tours, interviews, and entrance tests to enhance recruitment efforts.
- Communicated with parents and feeder schools to meet recruitment objectives.
- Provided prospective families with comprehensive information and support.
- Executed daily duties accurately and efficiently under tight deadlines.
- Adapted quickly to new skills, enhancing overall productivity.
Admissions Officer
Hendon Prep School
London
05.2018 - 12.2018
- Managed the admission inquiry pipeline and acted as the first point of contact for prospective families.
- Organised and ran 'taster days' and open mornings, ensuring a positive experience for visitors.
- Maintained and updated admissions databases, meeting all reporting deadlines.
- Coordinated with feeder schools to request references for prospective pupils.
Sales Administrator
Audi Whetstone
Whetstone
08.2012 - 04.2018
- Managed all sales correspondence and oversaw the administrative workflow for a team of 10 sales members.
- Processed vehicle funding and personal finance applications.
- Updated and created management systems and Excel spreadsheets for sales data.
- Maintained high-quality standards for all daily processes and customer paperwork.
School Catering & Grants Administrator
Enfield Council
Enfield
03.2010 - 07.2012
- Managed administrative functions for school catering and grants, including liaising with local schools and contractors.
- Supported senior directors with diary management and administrative duties.
- Maintained databases and processed student applications, meeting all monthly reporting deadlines.
Corporate Managers Assistant
Barclays Bank
London
08.1995 - 10.2009
- Managed a portfolio of 300 corporate clients, overseeing all their banking requirements.
- Organised event logistics and client 'meet and greets.'
- Handled foreign currency transfers and all incoming client communications.
Education
GNVQ Advanced - Business & Finance
Barnet College
01.1993 - 01.1995
7 GCSEs - English Language, English Literature, Maths, Business Studies
Southgate School
01.1986 - 01.1993
Skills
- Admissions management and applicant tracking
- HR administration and recruitment
- Financial reporting and processing
- Governance support and board administration
- Office administration and event coordination
- IT proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Confidentiality and data protection
- Employee onboarding and relations
- Professional communication skills
- Multitasking and workflow organization
- Deadline adherence and time management
- Meeting coordination
- Schedule management
- Electronic filing system management
References
Available upon request.
Languages
Greek
Upper intermediate
Timeline
HR Officer, Bursar's Assistant, & Assistant Clerk to the Governors
Channing School
09.2021 - 09.2025
Admissions Registrar
Channing School
12.2018 - 09.2021
Admissions Officer
Hendon Prep School
05.2018 - 12.2018
Sales Administrator
Audi Whetstone
08.2012 - 04.2018
School Catering & Grants Administrator
Enfield Council
03.2010 - 07.2012
Corporate Managers Assistant
Barclays Bank
08.1995 - 10.2009
GNVQ Advanced - Business & Finance
Barnet College
01.1993 - 01.1995
7 GCSEs - English Language, English Literature, Maths, Business Studies
Southgate School
01.1986 - 01.1993