Administrator

Doncaster College; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

30 days annual leave + holidays

Professional development opportunities

Same-day GP appointments

Discounts & car scheme

On-site gym & amenities

Job summary

Doncaster College is seeking an organised Administrator to join the Student Information Services team, supporting the student journey from enrolment through to achievement. The role involves managing student records, data accuracy, and delivering a high-quality service across enrolment, examinations, timetabling and records administration.

You will work with curriculum teams, colleagues and students, ensuring compliant data, efficient processes and excellent customer service in a busy education

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualification (or equivalent) with GCSE English and Maths at C/4+.
• Recent experience in student data-related administration.
• Strong IT skills with Microsoft Office and databases experience.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain student records accurately throughout enrolment to achievement.
• Support enrolment processes for FE, HE, apprenticeships and adult learners.
• Assist examinations administration including registrations, entries, results processing and certification.
• Support curriculum planning, course set-up, timetabling and register management.
• Provide high-quality admin and customer service to students, staff and external stakeholders.
• Produce and maintain data for reporting, audits and external returns.
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve processes and data quality.
• Ensure compliance with data protection policies and procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Teamwork

IT skills

Data handling

Education

Level 2 qualification

GCSE English & Maths (C/4+)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Databases

Computerised systems

Job description

Are you an organised and customer-focused administrator with excellent attention to detail? We are looking for an Administrator within our Student Information Services (SIS) team to play a vital role in supporting the student journey from enrolment through to achievement.

Working closely with curriculum teams, colleagues and students, you will undertake a wide range of student data and administrative activities, ensuring information is accurate, compliant and maintained to the highest standards. You will contribute to delivering an efficient, professional and customer-focused service across enrolment, examinations, timetabling and student records administration. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who enjoys working with data, systems and people, and who is committed to providing outstanding administrative support within a busy education environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and update student records accurately throughout the student lifecycle, from enrolment to achievement.
• Support enrolment processes for further education, higher education, apprenticeships and adult learners.
• Assist with examinations administration, including registrations, entries, results processing and certification activities.
• Support curriculum planning, course set-up, timetabling activities and register management.
• Provide high-quality administrative support and customer service to students, curriculum staff and external stakeholders.
• Produce and maintain accurate data to support reporting requirements, audits and external returns.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to improve processes, data quality and service efficiency.
• Ensure all work is carried out in line with data protection requirements, policies and procedures.

Essential Criteria

• Level 2 qualification in a relevant discipline (or equivalent relevant experience), with GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above.
• Recent experience in a student data-related, administrative or transferable support role.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications and experience of working with databases or computerised systems.
• Excellent organisational skills, accuracy and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary
• 30 Bookable annual leave days, bank holidays, and 2 weeks off at Christmas.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Access to same-day GP appointments, high street discounts, discounted hair and beauty treatments, electric car scheme.
• On-site gym & florist (site dependent).
• Access to our In-house Food Hall & Coffee Shops.

Additional Information

• Safer Recruitment: As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.
• Right to Work: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Closing Date: 21st August 2026

Interview date: 4th September 2026

About Us

At DN Colleges Group, we are working towards a common goal: to transform our communities through learning. This vision reflects our belief in our students and in our ability to transform their lives so positively. Our students are at the heart of everything we do. Our educational hub spans Scunthorpe to Doncaster and beyond. We combine distinct, high quality teaching and learning with local, regional and global reach. We connect our students and staff with partners and employers across the east/west corridor from Sheffield City Region to the Humber and Lincolnshire, across the UK and internationally.

Our values

This vision is supported by a set of values that underpin how we operate every day across our organisation. Across every team and department, we follow core values that guide our decision making, our interactions and our approach to challenges and opportunities. These values are a fundamental part of DN Colleges Group, as we aspire to deliver outstanding and inspirational teaching and learning for our students every day.

Ambition

To achieve the highest standards.

Support

A caring, safe and inclusive environment.

Partnership

Collaborative working to achieve shared goals.

Innovation

We use our initiative and are agile in finding creative solutions.

Responsibility

We take individual and collective responsibility.

Equality

We work with integrity and are open, honest and respectful of each other.