EAG Advisor

onlyFE; Lewes; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 Days’ annual leave and bank holiday

Local Government Pension Scheme

CPD and professional development

Disability Confident employer

Menopause Pledge signatory

Structured induction and probationary

TOTUM and Blue Light Card

Eye tests

Onsite gym

Cycle-to-work scheme

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice

Discounted Plumpton produce andcourses

Onsite parking

Employee Assistance Programme

EDI and Sustainability committees

Staff events

Job summary

Plumpton College is seeking an Enquiries, Advice, and Guidance Adviser who is passionate about delivering excellent customer service and guiding prospective students with accurate, friendly information about our college offerings.

You will answer enquiries across multiple platforms – in person, by phone, and online; provide detailed information on admissions, fees and available courses; support our admissions team, ensuring applicants experience a smooth journey through our processes; and

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume customer service.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• IT proficiency, including Microsoft Office and database management.
• Flexible work approach, including occasional evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Answer enquiries across multiple platforms – in person, by phone, and online.
• Provide detailed information on admissions, fees, and available courses.
• Support our admissions team, ensuring applicants experience a smooth journey through our processes.
• Collaborate with internal teams and attend college events as our ambassador.

Skills

Customer service

Organisational skills

IT proficiency

MS Office

Database management

Flexible hours

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database management

Job description

Plumpton College is a leading provider of land and environmental education in the U.K., situated in the heart of the South Downs National Park. We offer a wide range of vocational and academic courses for students of all ages studying from level 1 to Masters degree and across nineteen subject areas including agriculture, animal management, veterinary sciences, horticulture, equine studies, wine, and environmental studies.

Our approach is underpinned by our core values — Professional, Ambitious, Passionate, Supportive, Progressive, and Enterprising — which guide everything we do. We are proud to foster a culture that expects high standards, encourages innovation, and prioritises the learner experience.

About The Role

• Plumpton College is seeking an Enquiries, Advice, and Guidance Adviser who is passionate about delivering excellent customer service. You’ll play a vital role in guiding prospective students and providing them with accurate, friendly, and timely information about our college offerings.

You will

• Answer enquiries across multiple platforms – in person, by phone, and online.
• Provide detailed information on admissions, fees, and available courses.
• Support our admissions team, ensuring applicants experience a smooth journey through our processes.
• Collaborate with internal teams and attend college events as our ambassador.

You Will Bring

• Experience in high-volume customer service.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• IT proficiency, including Microsoft Office and database management.
• Flexible work approach, including occasional evenings and weekends.

You’ll Benefit From

• We offer a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, including 26 Days’ annual leave plus bank holidays and efficiency days.
• The role is eligible for the Local Government Pension Scheme, including employer contributions and life assurance.
• Staff also benefit from high‑quality CPD and professional development opportunities.
• As a Disability Confident Committed employer and signatory of the Menopause Pledge, we are proud to support an inclusive working environment.
• New colleagues benefit from a structured induction, a supported four‑month probationary period, and a strong coaching culture led by in‑house Level 5 trained coaches.
• Eligibility for a TOTUM and Blue Light Card.
• Free eye tests.
• Free use of our onsite gym.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice.
• Discounted Plumpton produce and courses.
• Free onsite parking.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Active EDI and Sustainability committees.
• Regular staff events and social activities throughout the year.

We reserve the right to interview or close the vacancy early should we receive a high volume of applications. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

Plumpton College is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and is dedicated to pursuing non-discriminatory policies and practices and eliminating unfair discrimination on any basis.

Plumpton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.