ALS Administrator

Merton College; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

South Thames Colleges Group is seeking an ALS Administrator to enter specialised data onto the Inclusive Learning Support database and to manage related ALS quality audit processes and systems. The role involves safeguarding learner information, monitoring department inboxes, handling administrative and financial activities, and supporting the Commissioning Manager.

GCSE/Level 2 with A-C in English and Maths is required, with experience in budgets and data reporting, and strong IT skills for

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE/Level 2 with grades A*-C in English and Maths.
• Experience managing administrative and financial activities in a busy office.
• Ability to develop and manage quality audit processes and systems.
• Capable of collecting and collating large data sets accurately.

Responsibilities

• Enter specialised data onto the Inclusive Learning Support database.
• Manage ALS quality audit processes and systems.
• Monitor and update the department’s Inboxes and related admin tasks.
• Provide administrative support to the Commissioning Manager and budget reporting.
• Work cross-College when required and liaise with internal/external partners.

Skills

Administrative skills

Budget management

Quality audits

Data management

Education

GCSE/Level 2

English and Maths (A-C)

Tools

Spreadsheet

Word processing

Database systems

Job description

Permanent, Full Time

Here at South Thames Colleges Group, we are seeking an ALS Administrator to be responsible for entering specialised data onto the Inclusive Learning Support database and to manage related ALS quality audit processes and systems.

Facilitating the effective management of sensitive learner information, as well as monitoring and updating the department’s Inboxes, you’ll be responsible for all learner support administrative and financial activities, and you’ll provide a range of administrative support functions to the Commissioning Manager.

We’re looking for someone who is educated to GCSE/Level 2 or equivalent with grades A*-C in English and Maths. You’ll have experience of managing administrative and financial activities in a busy office environment, including being able to work with and record for budgets effectively and responsibly. With a proven ability to develop and manage quality audit processes and systems and to organise, manage and coordinate the collection and collation of large quantities of data, you’ll be able to work under pressure, with a high degree of accuracy and to strict deadlines.

You’ll be able to develop and maintain an extensive internal and external network of partners with a proven ability to work and communicate effectively and professionally with a full range of staff and external partners, both on a one-to-one basis and as a member of a team. With a high level of computer literacy, including a high standard of spreadsheet skills, as well as a good standard of word processing and database, you’ll have experience of working effectively with centrally established and computerised systems, able to produce comprehensive reports for a variety of audiences.

This post requires cross College working but is predominantly at Merton College.

Closing date for the return of completed applications is 6th August 2026

The benefits package includes generous annual leave of 27 days plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year as well as an additional 5 days Wellbeing leave to enhance employees’ physical and mental health. There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.

Benefits

• generous annual leave of 27 days plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year
• an additional 5 days Wellbeing leave to enhance employees’ physical and mental health
• There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme)
• subsidised sports facilities
• professional development and training
• a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme

South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London’s largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students’ success at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to progress and achieve