Business Development Administrator (on-site)

Suffolk New College; Ipswich, Otley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in England is seeking a Business Development Administrator to provide administrative support within a dynamic team. This role involves working alongside the Business Development Co‑Ordinator to ensure the success of various courses. Candidates should possess strong administrative skills and a proactive mindset. The position is on-site at the Suffolk Rural Campus in Otley, with potential for part-time applications.

Qualifications

• Experience in administration roles.
• Ability to support a dynamic team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill a full range of administrative duties to ensure course success.
• Work alongside Business Development Co‑Ordinator.
• Occasional work at other sites as required.

Skills

Strong skills in administration

Pro-active attitude

Job description

Business Development Administrator (on-site)

Starting salary will be £24,810 per annum

37 hours, 52 weeks per year

Do you have strong skills and experience in administration? Are you a pro‑active individual who is keen to join a dynamic team to support with the administration of business training and leisure learning?

Suffolk New College has built an excellent reputation for delivering exceptional business training courses from land‑based to first aid training, and courses for leisure including pottery, language courses and photography.

We are looking for an experienced administrator to join our dynamic team to work alongside our Business Development Co‑Ordinator to fulfil a full range of administrative duties to ensure course success. Mainly based at the Suffolk Rural Campus in Otley, you may also be required to work occasionally at other sites. This role could also suit job share or part‑time applications.

The Directorate of Business Development and Major Projects at Suffolk New College is a professional, fast paced team who are rapidly growing their business training offer to meet local skills needs, while also continuing to expand the leisure learning offer.

At Suffolk New College, we promote the culture of BeSNC. Implementing BeSNC is not just a choice; it's a commitment to providing the best possible environment for our learners to thrive. It's a commitment to nurturing an inclusive and supportive community where each student, staff and community member can reach their full potential.

Closing date: Wednesday 10th December 2025 12:00 Midnight

Interview date: Thursday 18th December 2025

This College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of our on‑going commitment to Equality and Diversity, Suffolk New College guarantee to short list all applicants from a black or ethnic minority group who meet the essential criteria and all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. All appointments are subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

We do not recognise any agencies or search agencies acting on our behalf unless they have been officially engaged. Applicants should apply to us directly and not be persuaded to go via an agency. The college will not recognise any agency fees for recruitment activities unless an active engagement linked to a specific role has been agreed.

The college will not pay fees associated with CVs or applicants who are sent to the college via agencies on a speculative basis or in response to college adverts. Agencies should refrain from sending CVs to anyone working for the college on a speculative basis. The college will make approaches to agencies via our HR team if we feel that we need assistance with a post.