Central Operations Administrator

Cheshire College South and West; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme with generous employer"

Onsite parking

Annual leave

Job summary

Cheshire College South and West is seeking a Central Operations Administrator at Ellesmere Port Campus to support the Work Based Team. You will manage a broad range of administrative tasks, prioritise workloads and help the team meet tight deadlines.

The role requires excellent interpersonal and digital literacy skills, GCSEs in Maths and English, and the ability to communicate at all levels. A DBS check will be conducted and staff benefits are available.

Qualifications

• Previous administration experience.
• GCSE Grade C in Maths and English (or equivalent).
• Excellent digital literacy skills.
• Ability to deliver work to tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Providing administrative support for the Work Based Team.

Skills

Administrative experience

Interpersonal skills

Digital literacy

Deadline management

Communication skills

Education

GCSE Maths & English (Grade C/4-5)

Job description

Central Operations Administrator (EL11)

Salary: £24,784 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37 per week

Location: Ellesmere Port Campus

This is an excellent opportunity for an innovative, committed, and driven individual to support the College in achieving its strategic aims and objectives within our Work Based Team.

You will have excellent interpersonal skills with strong administrative experience and the ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing administrative support for the Work Based Team.

Key Person Specification Requirements

• Previous administration experience;
• GCSE Grade C (4/5) in Maths and English (or equivalent);
• Excellent digital literacy skills;
• Ability to deliver work to tight deadlines;
• Ability to communicate at all levels;
• Excellent written and verbal communication; and
• Enhanced DBS check.

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further details.

Benefits

Access to world-class facilities

Access to new qualifications to support your career in education such as short online courses in the areas below.

• Financial support offered to obtain your teacher qualification
• Extensive upskilling and professional development opportunities
• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme with generous employer contributions (28.68% for TPS and 20% for LGPS)
• Up to 51 days of annual leave, including bank holidays, Christmas closure, and a dedicated Wellbeing Day
• Onsite fitness and childcare facilities
• Employee benefit platform
• Onsite Costa, café, shop, restaurants and hair and beauty salon
• Free onsite parking
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Staff Awards

Equality and Diversity

Information, Advice and Guidance

Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent

Principles of Customer Service

About Us

Cheshire College - South & West is the largest provider of post-16 education in the region, offering exciting opportunities to over 11,000 learners and 1,000 Apprentices, who all have access to world-class facilities as a result of a £160m investment in the latest technology and real working environments, at modern Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester. The College is in the process of implementing a £30m capital investment programme to ensure learners continue to have access to the best possible resources and environment.

Cheshire College is a dynamic, high quality and financially robust College, which provides learners with the skills, experience and qualifications that will prepare them for their future career or higher-level study, encouraging them to become confident individuals who will make valuable contributions to businesses and the local economy.

There is a fantastic atmosphere at our three Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester, providing an environment to get involved in exciting activities and an opportunity for learners to make new friends.

The College is proud of its strong links with local Employers such as Bentley Motors, Vauxhall Motors, SP Energy Networks, Ecolab and Unilever to ensure learners have access to work placements and industry professionals as well as ensuring the curriculum offer remains current and relevant to local, regional and national needs.

Ellesmere Port Campus

Our impressive facilities are the perfect place for learners to meet new friends and be immersed in an environment that is ideal for learning. As well as our modern classrooms, the Ellesmere Port Campus boasts:

• Construction & Engineering Centre (Refurbished Summer 2022);
• Award-winning restaurant, Academy West (Refurbished Summer 2023);
• Mock aircraft cabin;
• Fitness gym;
• Hair, beauty and barbering salons (Refurbished Summer 2023); and
• Professional theatre.

Cheshire College South and West is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Successful applicants will be required to provide a DBS Disclosure, Right to Work evidence and original qualification certificates. Online checks will be carried out and references will be sought.