Administration Assistant

Forth Valley College; Stirling; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned educational institution in Stirling seeks an enthusiastic Administration Assistant to join its Commercial Hospitality Team. The role involves comprehensive administrative support, scheduling, event coordination, and liaising with various stakeholders to ensure exceptional service delivery. Candidates should possess strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and prior experience in administration support, along with an SVQ Level 2 qualification in a relevant field. This position offers a chance to develop skills in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Opportunity to develop skills in a supportive environment

Qualifications

• Candidates must have strong organisational skills and experience in administration support.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable with digital systems is necessary.
• Able to work individually and as part of a dynamic team.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Commercial Hospitality Team.
• Assist with scheduling, bookings, and event coordination.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Liaise with internal departments and external suppliers.
• Handle inquiries promptly and professionally.
• Support at events when required.

Skills

Strong organisational and time-management skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Ability to work independently and in a team

Previous experience in administration support

Education

SVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in a related subject

Job description

Administration Assistant
27,237 - 28,394 (pro-rata)
0.8 FTE / 28 Hours
Based at Stirling Campus (also required to cover in Alloa and Falkirk campus)

Fixed Term to December 2026

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly organised Administration Assistant to join our Commercial Hospitality Team. This role is integral in supporting the smooth operation of our hospitality services such as internal and external events and our Gallery training restaurant and ensuring exceptional experiences for our clients and guests. You will also work closely with the curriculum team and provide administrative support if required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Commercial Hospitality Team.
• Assist with scheduling, bookings, and event coordination.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation and monitor/action inboxes.
• Liaise with internal departments and external suppliers to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Handle inquiries promptly and professionally.
• Support at events when required (which may be outwith normal working hours).

About You:

• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable with digital systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous experience in administration support is essential, as is a qualification at SVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) or above in a related subject.

Why Join Us?

You'll be part of a dynamic team committed to delivering outstanding hospitality experiences. This is a great opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive environment while contributing to exciting projects.

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. We understand that individuals may have different needs and we are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process.

If any adjustments are required to be made, please contact . The college will work with each individual to identify and implement appropriate solutions to ensure you have a fair and equitable opportunity to demonstrate your skills and qualifications.

Closing Date: 11 December 2025