Centre Principal Administrator

Salford City College; Eccles; On-site; GBP 8,800 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

40 days annual leave

On-site parking

Staff wellbeing resources

Flexible working options

Job summary

FutureSkills College seeks a highly organised Centre Administrator to support the daily running of the FutureSkills centre at Dakota Avenue, M50 2PU. You will handle reception, enquiries and records, and assist the Centre Principal with diary management and meetings.

The role is permanent/term-time, 15 hours per week, with a pro rata salary of £8,841 and a full-time equivalent of £23,940. Excellent customer service and MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong administrative and organisational abilities.
• Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Experience in education or customer-facing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support daily administration and operation of the centre.
• Handle telephone, email and face-to-face enquiries professionally.
• Assist with diary management and meeting coordination.
• Prepare meeting documents and distribute actions.
• Provide front-line reception and customer service.
• Maintain accurate student, course and centre records.
• Support enrolment, induction and student activities.
• Process purchase orders and invoices.
• Organise centre events and employer engagement activities.
• Monitor office supplies and collaborate with teams.

Skills

Administrative skills

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Customer-focused

Teamwork

Education

Experience in education

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

FutureSkills at MediaCityUK is a centre of excellence for creative and digital courses. We are a well-established educational provider for young people who wish to pursue a career in creative and digital industries. We are passionate about supporting each and every student so that they can flourish and exceed expectations.

Centre Principal Administrator

Reference: 000188 | Closing Date: 2nd September 2026 | Interview Date: w/c 14th September 2026 | Salary: £23,940 per annum (actual pro rata salary £8,841) | Contract Type: Permanent / Term time only | Hours per Week: 15 | Location: Future Skills College, Dakota Avenue, M50 2PU

FutureSkills College is seeking a highly organised and proactive Centre Administrator to support the smooth day-to-day running of our vibrant college centre. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional administrator who enjoys working in a fast-paced educational environment and takes pride in providing outstanding customer service to students, staff and visitors.

Working closely with the Centre Principal, you will play a key role in ensuring the efficient administration of the centre, supporting operational activities and helping to create a positive experience for everyone who visits or studies at FutureSkills.

About the Role

As Centre Administrator, you will provide comprehensive administrative support across the centre, acting as a key point of contact for students, staff and stakeholders. You will manage a variety of tasks, from reception cover and customer service duties to supporting meetings, maintaining records and assisting the Centre Principal with administrative and organisational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the daily administration and operation of the FutureSkills centre.
• Manage telephone, email and face-to-face enquiries in a professional and timely manner.
• Assist the Centre Principal with diary management, meeting coordination and administrative tasks.
• Prepare meeting documentation, take notes and distribute actions where required.
• Provide occasional front-line reception and customer service support for students, visitors and staff.
• Maintain accurate student, course and centre records.
• Support enrolment, induction and student-related administrative activities.
• Process purchase orders, invoices and other administrative documentation as required.
• Support the organisation of centre events, open evenings and employer engagement activities.
• Monitor and order office supplies and resources.
• Work collaboratively with curriculum, support and central service teams to ensure an excellent student experience.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has excellent administrative and organisational skills.
• Is confident using Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Can manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates accuracy and attention to detail.
• Is approachable, professional and customer-focused.
• Can work independently and as part of a team.
• Has previous administrative experience, ideally within education, training or a customer-facing environment.

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please email [e-mail].

Reason to Join Us:

• We have Generous Terms and Conditions (Sixth Form College’s Association style terms and conditions) including 40 days annual leave entitlement (including bank holidays)
• We have a 2:30pm finish on Fridays, Free on-site parking and various health and wellbeing resources and benefit schemes including three Staff Wellbeing days per year.
• We offer automatic enrolment to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Our College is an incredible community, there is a lot that staff and their families can get involved with.
• We have family friendly policies and we are happy to talk about flexible working.
• We invest in our people and offer a range of training & career opportunities for all staff.
• We have an amazing Staff Benefits Package with discounts and savings for supermarkets, petrol, high-street retailers, holidays, cinemas and other leisure.
• Our shared purpose: We believe in the value of education for a successful future and we want the best for our learners and our staff.
• Our core values are at the heart of everything we do. Staff and students behave with respect, integrity and kindness.
• 93% of staff are proud to work at the College.

Commitment to Safeguarding

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as part of our safeguarding commitment we undertake DBS checks as part of our pre-employment procedures on all potential new employees.

The College is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community, welcoming applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with military experience whose unique skills and perspectives are highly valued.

Recruitment Agencies:

We are not utilising the service of recruitment agencies for this vacancy and will accept direct applications only.