Academic Department Administrator - (2.27)

Hertford Regional College; Broxbourne; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

A further education college in Broxbourne is seeking a Part-time Academic Department Administrator. Key responsibilities include managing administrative tasks, facilitating communication among stakeholders, and maintaining records with strong attention to detail. Candidates should possess advanced administrative skills and relevant experience, particularly within an educational context. Competitive salary is offered based on qualifications and experience.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Supportive working environment

Opportunity for personal and professional development

Qualifications

• Advanced secretarial and administrative skills required.
• Minimum of GCSE-level education with required grades.
• Previous experience in a similar role is essential.

Responsibilities

• Work professionally with learners, staff, and the public.
• Organise workload efficiently and manage multiple tasks.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

GCSE in English and Maths (Grade C/4 or equivalent)

Job description

Academic Department Administrator (Part-time)

Job Title: Academic Department Administrator

Location: Broxbourne Campus, Broxbourne, HRT EN10 6AE

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

Hours: 28.8 hours per week

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

Closing Date: 10 December 2025 (midday)

Interview Date: Friday 19 December

About Hertford Regional College

HRC is a vibrant, dynamic further education college, recently graded a Good College by Ofsted, with students across two campuses and ambitious growth targets. We put people first – students, staff, partners, and local communities – and offer a supportive environment for staff to develop skills, progress careers and make a real difference.

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.

Qualifications and Experience

• Advanced secretarial and administrative skills
• Minimum of GCSE-level education (or equivalent) with at least Grade C/4 in English and Maths
• Previous experience in a similar role is essential
• Experience delivering a customer‑focused service in a further education setting
• Ability to work professionally and discreetly with learners, colleagues, and the public

How to Apply

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.

For further information please call 01992 411547.