Administration & Special Projects Manager (Academic & Student Services)

FASHION RETAIL ACADEMY; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking an Administration & Special Projects Manager to enhance academic and student services. This role involves coordinating projects and administration across various educational provisions, ensuring operational excellence. The ideal candidate has a Level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics, project management experience, and strong communication skills. Join a supportive environment that values personal growth and student success.

Benefits

Funded professional qualifications

Generous leave options

Flexible pay for family-friendly policies

Monthly wellbeing allowance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project coordination, ideally within education.
• Strong time management and organizational skills required.
• Passion for inclusive, industry-aligned education.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate academic and student services administration.
• Lead key cross-group projects to enhance quality and strategy.
• Use data insights for decision-making.

Skills

Project coordination

Academic administration

Communication

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Microsoft 365 proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Education

Level 2 qualifications in English and Mathematics

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Closing Date: 19/11/2025

Administration & Special Projects Manager (Academic & Student Services)

Education for Industry Group

Full-Time (Mondays to Fridays)

Permanent

FRA Academy: Electra House - London, Moorgate EC2M 6SE and LCBT Academy: 3-5 Fashion Street, London, E1 6PX

About EFI Group

EFI Group has a bold mission to transform lives, careers and industries through pioneering, industry-led education in fashion, beauty and apprenticeships. Our vision is to deliver exceptional learning experiences, driven by innovation, inclusion, employability, and excellence.

About the role

We're looking for a proactive and highly organised Administration & Projects Manager to support our Vice Principal and Academic & Student Services teams at EFI Group. This pivotal role will coordinate academic and student services administration across our Further Education, Higher Education, and Apprenticeship provisions. You'll lead key cross-group projects, streamline processes, and use data insights to drive quality improvement and strategic decision-making. If you're passionate about operational excellence and creating impact across diverse educational settings, we'd love to hear from you.

This exciting role provides the opportunity to thrive in a supportive, collaborative, and innovation-led culture where your contributions truly make a meaningful impact.

About you

• Qualifications: Level 2 qualifications or equivalent in English and Mathematics (GCSE grade C/4 or above).
• Experience: Proven experience in project coordination, academic administration, or executive support roles - ideally within education or public sector environments and with a passion for working with people (students and stakeholders).
• Expertise: This role is suited to a highly organised and detail-oriented professional with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong time management, and proficiency in Microsoft 365 and project management tools.
• Passion: Driven by a passion for inclusive, industry-aligned education and committed to providing a great student experience and raising aspirations for all learners.

If you feel your skills and experience would fit well within our team and you meet many, but not all of our listed qualifications for this role, please apply or get in touch with our Recruitment Team to discuss further.

Why The EFI?

We foster a culture where our team members can lean on each other, recognise each other, and celebrate together! At EFI, we prioritise your growth and wellbeing with a range of fantastic benefits, including:

• Funded professional qualifications, personal growth allowance and annual CPD.
• Generous and flexible leave options, including an around-the-world trip after five years of service.
• Market-leading family-friendly pay, including six months of fully paid maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave.
• Monthly wellbeing allowance and financial loan options to support your financial health.

Salary

From £35,550 to £42,750 per annum, subject to qualifications and experience

How to apply/Next Steps

Create an account via our website, click 'Start Application' and submit your completed application form. Please note as we are an education provider, CVs are not accepted. You can find our EFI Application Form here.

Closing Date: 8am on Wednesday, 19 November 2025.

Interviews/Recruitment Day

Monday, 24 November in-person at Electra House, Moorgate, EC2M 6SE

More Information/Contact us

For more information about the EFI Group, visit our EFI, FRA and LCBT websites and refer to the job description.

Please contact [e-mail] for further information.

The EFI is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. Candidates offered positions will be required to undergo thorough safeguarding background checks as a condition of the offer.

Thank you for sharing our values and commitment to student safety.