Faculty Administrator

Wiltshire College & University Centre; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

30 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

2-week Christmas closure

Employee Assistance Programme

Free On-Site Gyms

Lifestyle discounts

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Professional Development

Discounted meals

Job summary

Wiltshire College & University Centre is seeking a Faculty Administrator to join the Salisbury Campus. This permanent, full-time role provides essential administrative support to lecturers and curriculum teams, helping with timetabling, learner tracking, and student/staff enquiries.

It offers stability, development opportunities, and a values-driven environment within a leading educational institution. Based at Salisbury, the role contributes to teaching and student success while benefiting from

Qualifications

• Experience in administration, office support, or similar role.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confident IT skills including Microsoft Office and database systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to curriculum teams and academic staff.
• Support timetabling, attendance monitoring, registers, and learner tracking systems.
• Handle student and staff enquiries professionally and timely.
• Assist with exams administration, course documentation, and quality assurance processes.
• Maintain accurate student records using college systems.
• Coordinate meetings, take minutes, and support departmental communications.
• Collaborate with teaching staff, support services, and campus teams.
• Ensure compliance with college procedures, safeguarding, and data protection requirements.

Skills

Administrative experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Literacy and numeracy Level 2 (GCSE A-C)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database systems

Job description

Faculty Administrator

Location: Salisbury

Salary: £25,304 rising to £25,835 per year

Do you have strong administrative experience, excellent organisational skills, and enjoy working in a busy, people-focused environment? Or are you coming from an office, school, customer service, retail, or hospitality background and looking to develop your career in education administration?

Based at our Salisbury Campus, you’ll be part of a supportive and professional team within one of the region’s leading educational institutions. The campus offers a dynamic learning environment with a wide range of vocational and academic programmes, supporting students in developing skills for future careers, higher education, and apprenticeships.

If you’re ready to move into a role with greater stability, purpose, and development opportunities, this is your chance to join a values-driven organisation where your work directly supports teaching, learning, and student success.

Join Wiltshire College & University Centre and become a key member of the faculty support team — providing high-quality administrative support to lecturers, curriculum teams, and students while helping ensure the smooth running of the academic department.

What We Offer

Salary: £25,304 rising to £25,835 per year

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Outstanding Benefits

• Local Government Pension Scheme - a secure investment in your future
• Generous Holiday Entitlement - 30 days paid annual leave plus 8 days paid bank holidays
• College closure and wellbeing days - including a 2-week paid Christmas closure
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential wellbeing, legal, and financial support
• Free On-Site Gyms - available across multiple campuses
• Lifestyle Discounts - savings on retail, technology, travel, and leisure
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme - stay active while saving money
• Professional Development - ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Additional Perks - discounted meals, hair & beauty services, and reduced attraction entry

A stable, supportive role with benefits that support both your career development and wellbeing.

What You’ll Do

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to curriculum teams and academic staff
• Support timetabling, attendance monitoring, registers, and learner tracking systems
• Handle student and staff enquiries in a professional and timely manner
• Assist with exams administration, course documentation, and quality assurance processes
• Maintain accurate student records using college systems
• Coordinate meetings, take minutes, and support departmental communications
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, support services, and other campus teams
• Ensure compliance with college procedures, safeguarding, and data protection requirements

What You’ll Bring

• A Literacy and numeracy Level 2 qualification (GCSE A-C or equivalent)
• Experience in administration, office support, customer service, or a similar role
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Confident IT skills, including Microsoft Office and database systems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively
• A calm, professional, and proactive approach
• Experience within an educational environment is desirable but not essential

Why Choose This Path?

• Feeling disconnected from the people your work supports
• Limited opportunities to build new skills and progress your career
• Working in an environment where your contribution goes unnoticed

Join a supportive College community where your organisational skills make a real difference. From helping students navigate their learning journey to supporting teaching staff and faculty operations, your work will contribute to an environment where students can thrive and colleagues can succeed.

Safer Recruitment

Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in 'Keeping Children Safe in Education'. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children’s barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.

We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.

Closing Date: 22/10/26

Closing date: 22nd October 2026

Shortlist date: 23rd October 2026

Interview date: TBC