Academic Department Administrator

Herts Resourcing Group; Broxbourne; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

A vibrant further education college is seeking a Part-time Academic Department Administrator to work 28.8 hours a week at the Broxbourne Campus. The role requires excellent organizational and communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and prior experience in a similar position. You will manage information efficiently, assist learners and colleagues, and contribute to a supportive educational environment. The position offers a salary of £19,796 – £20,924 per annum, with a pro-rata entitlement to 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Benefits

25 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role is essential.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Delivering a customer-focused service is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage information efficiently within a further education setting.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.
• Organize workload efficiently and meet deadlines.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Minimum GCSE-level education (or equivalent)

Grade C/4 in English and Maths

Job description

Academic Department Administrator – Part time – 28.8 hours a week – Broxbourne Campus EN10 6AE

Salary £19,796 – £20,924 per annum (based on an FTE of £24,745 – £26,155) depending on qualifications and experience

Holiday Entitlement 25 days per annum plus bank and public holidays pro rata

Closing Date: 10th December 2025 @ Midday

Interview Date: Friday 19th December

About HRC

HRC are a vibrant, dynamic further education college recently graded a Good College by Ofsted, with students across two campuses and ambitious growth and development targets.

HRC put people first – students, staff, the organisations they partner with, and the local communities they serve.

The HRC goal is to create a supportive environment for all staff in which they can develop their skills, progress their career and make a real difference in their local community.

As part of the HRC team, you will benefit from fantastic on-site facilities, exciting opportunities for career progression and relevant training opportunities to help you gain the additional skills that you need to reach your full potential.

About The Role

We are seeking a highly organised Administrator with a proactive and flexible approach, demonstrating excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

The ideal candidate will be able to work professionally and discreetly with learners, colleagues and members of the public.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including word processing, spreadsheets and databases, is essential.

Strong written and verbal communication skills are required, along with the ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will have proven experience that allows them to work with minimal supervision and effectively solve a variety of problems.

You must be able to organise your workload efficiently and manage multiple tasks with attention to detail.

About You

The ideal candidate will possess advanced secretarial and administrative skills.

You will have a minimum of GCSE-level education (or equivalent), with at least a grade C/4 in English and Maths.

Previous experience in a similar role is essential.

You should be able to manage information efficiently and effectively within a further education setting.

Experience delivering a customer-focused service is also required.

Additionally, you must demonstrate the ability to work professionally and discreetly with learners, colleagues and members of the public.

Application

Please include a supporting statement outlining how your skills and relevant experience make you the perfect match for the role.

All applications will be considered upon receipt. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early before the closing date.

*All positions are subject to a DBS clearance check