Administrator

Chichester College have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Administrator at our Chichester campus. You will join us on a full time, permanent basisand in return, we will offer a competitive salary of £23,151 per annum.

The Administrator role:

Do you want to play a key role in a college team, in an administrative role based in the convenient location of central Chichester?

Our fantastic Service Industries team are seeking an Administrator to carry out key administrative tasks to help the team continue to deliver amazing customer service. With no two days the same, your daily work will be varied as an Administrator and could include anything from liaising with suppliers on the renewal of contracts and arranging meetings to organising delivery schedules and working with colleagues to monitor budgets.

Although this is a full-time role, part-time and/or job share may be considered for the right candidate, as well as an earlier start/later finish for any candidates wanting to undertake one of the school runs.

Key Responsibilities of ourAdministrator:

• Providing administrative support to ensure the area operates effectively, including maintaining accurate records and effective and efficient filing systems.
• Providing support and co-ordination for any Apprentices or volunteers working within  the department.
• Liaising with internal departments in respect of data, processes and support to enable the team to meet the requirements of the Group.
• Liaising and/or negotiate with external agencies, and co-ordinate and arrange activities, meetings and events, as necessary. This will include appointment making, corresponding with parents and external agencies and organisation of facilities such as rooms, equipment and refreshments (if required).
• Assisting in the ongoing development of systems, processes and procedures within the Service Industries team.
• Ensuring customer satisfaction by effectively handling enquiries in all formats (including face to face) from students, colleagues, parents, external agencies and other stakeholders.
• Dealing with financial administration relating to placing orders with external suppliers and cash handling.

Our ideal Administrator should have the below skills and experience:

• GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths at grade C or above
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook, Excel , Access and Publisher
• Experience working within an administrative role
• The ability to communicate with a diverse range of people at all levels, verbally and in writing
• An aptitude for handling large amounts of data and paperwork

Closing date for applications: 13th May 2024

The Chichester College Group has seven colleges, Anglia Examinations, First Steps Childcare Group, Chichester English School and 2,600 staff spread across West Sussex and Brighton & Hove. This makes us the largest college group in Sussex, providing high quality learning opportunities for over 25,000 students every year.

We offer generous pension schemes, hybrid working opportunities, college closure days over the Christmas period (which is not deducted from annual leave entitlement) plus the option to purchase up to 10 days additional leave, and discounts at onsite facilities such as gym membership and nursery fees at certain campuses

If you would like to learn more about our Administrator role, then please click ‘apply’ today!

All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, which may include a check of the barred lists and any relevant overseas checks.