Administrative Assistant

Chichester College Group; England; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading further education institution in the UK is seeking an Administrative Assistant to join their dynamic team at the Brighton campus. The role involves providing essential administrative support to various curriculum teams and maintaining a strong customer focus. Applicants should have excellent multi-tasking abilities and a commitment to delivering outstanding service to staff and students. This position offers a competitive salary and a range of staff benefits, including professional development opportunities and flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Continuous professional development opportunities

Discount schemes on shopping and travel

Family friendly policies

Qualifications

• Dynamic individual to support curriculum teams and manage various administrative duties.
• Ability to interact with staff, students, external partners, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support the Business Administration Manager and department management team.
• Provide administrative support for cross-college initiatives.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Strong customer focus

Administrative support

Job description

Brighton MET College, part of the Chichester College Group

Administrative Assistant BRTN7178

Pro rata of £25,381 - £25,482 per annum (i.e. £15,434.39 - £15,495.81)

22.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team of Administrative Assistants at our central Brighton campus.

We are looking for a dynamic individual to be part of the team who deliver an outstanding service for staff, students and our external partners. We are offering an interesting and rewarding experience within a varied, creative department and opportunities for you to develop your skills as part of a friendly and supportive team.

As our Administrative Assistant you will undertake a range of administrative duties to support the work of our curriculum teams and the delivery of cross‑college initiatives. You will provide administrative support to the Business Administration Manager, the Head of Learning and the Department Management team. It is a busy department with several work streams and events happening concurrently and an ability to multi‑task is key. A strong customer focus underpins much of the work with interactions with a variety of people and institutions: staff, students, parents, external suppliers, community, awarding bodies, local employers and stakeholders.

Our Staff Benefits:

We have a fantastic range of staff benefits, highly competitive against what is offered by the private sector and other organisations, including:

• Local Government Pension Scheme the Group contributes 20.4% of your actual pensionable pay.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days in line with continuous service, plus bank holidays and college closure days over the Christmas period which are not deducted from annual leave entitlement and a wellbeing day. Plus, the opportunity to purchase up to 5 days additional leave.
• Discount schemes including discounts on shopping, restaurants, travel and onsite facilities such as our gym and First Steps Childcare nurseries (specific campuses only).
• Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay (dependant on continuous service).
• Continuous professional development opportunities including development days, funded apprenticeships and access to a range of other courses and activities.
• And much more - check out the Staff Benefits booklet attached to this advert for more information about our fantastic range of benefits available to staff.

Working in a vibrant and inclusive further education college is an inspiring experience. Our staff have a relentless focus on delivering outstanding teaching, learning and support, where you'll encounter a diverse student body, a positive atmosphere, ample support services, innovative teaching methods, community engagement and a celebration of individual differences. It's an environment that fosters personal growth and collaboration, to change lives through learning.

Brighton MET has recently benefited from a £16‑million‑pound reinvestment, and we are proud to offer our school leavers, apprentices and adult learners cutting‑edge facilities in the heart of the City.

We actively encourage applications from those seeking part‑time roles, job shares, or other flexible working arrangements. Whether you're balancing caring responsibilities, pursuing personal goals or simply seeking a healthier rhythm between life and work, we are here to support you. Our roles are designed with adaptability in mind and at the heart of our people strategy is a commitment to an inclusive environment where different ways of working are not only accommodated but celebrated. If flexibility matters to you, you'll find a welcoming home here at CCG.

The working pattern for this role will be discussed at interview. Please note that there may be a requirement to support evening or weekend events; any such arrangement would be agreed in advance and time off in lieu agreed.

Closing date: 5th Jan 2026

Interview date: 14th Jan 2026

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Suitable candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

The Chichester College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. 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. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. We vigorously pursue all references and safeguarding checks to ensure applicants are suitable to work with young people.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

We are an equal opportunities employer.