Business Administration Manager WD5409

Chichester College Group; Goring-by-Sea; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading further education institution in the UK seeks a Business Administration Manager to manage key administrative tasks. You will lead a team, ensure smooth operations, and liaise with various stakeholders, including students and staff. The ideal candidate has supervisory experience in a fast-paced environment and proficiency in Microsoft applications. This role offers competitive benefits and the opportunity for flexibility.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave, increasing with service

Discount schemes for shopping and travel

Family friendly policies

Continuous professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory administrative role.
• Proven knowledge of office management procedures, including Health & Safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead and co-ordinate key administrative operations.
• Ensure processes run smoothly and in alignment with business objectives.
• Manage scheduling, liaise with students/parents/staff, and oversee budgets.

Skills

Experience in fast-paced environments

Customer service focus

Familiarity with management information systems

Proficiency in Microsoft applications

Job description

West Durrington College, part of the Chichester College Group

Business Administration Manager Ref: WD5409

£24,791 - £25,935 per annum

37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Our vibrant Creative Industries team is looking for a Business Administration Manager to lead and co-ordinate key administrative operations that enable the delivery of outstanding customer service.

You will provide leadership to a team of administrators, ensuring processes run smoothly, efficiently, and in alignment with business objectives.

In this dynamic role, no two days will be the same. One day you might be scheduling meetings or planning an event, the next you could be liaising with students, parents, and staff, placing orders, updating timetables, or working with colleagues to manage budgets. These are just a few examples the variety is what makes the role exciting, and your responsibilities will go beyond these examples.

Essential requirements for the role include experience of working in a fast paced, customer focused environment within an administrative role in a supervisory capacity. You will also have familiarity with management information systems/data bases and financial and facilities management principles (including input and analysis of data). Proven knowledge of Microsoft applications and office management procedures including Health & Safety are also essential.

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.

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 re 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

Closing date: 15 September 2025

Interview date: 1 October 2025

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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 and a self-declaration relating to the disqualification regulations. 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.