Higher Education Administrator

Yeovil College; Bath; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £24,707

Full-time 37 hours per week

30 days holiday

Pension 16.1% employer contributions

Staff discount

Professional development

Employee assistance programme

Onsite gym

Catering facilities

Cycle to work

Staff parking

Job summary

Yeovil College invites applications for a Higher Education Administrator to join the University Centre team. You will manage applications, enrolments, student records, loan processes, and coordinate exam boards with university partners, ensuring compliant, accurate data and a positive student experience.

You'll be a first point of contact for students, applicants and staff, working with MIS, Student Experience, Marketing and external bodies such as UCAS and the Student Loans Company.

Qualifications

• Strong administration experience and ability to manage complex processes accurately.
• Confident handling data and compliance, including data protection and external regulations.
• Highly organised and proactive with attention to detail and prioritisation.
• Excellent communication and customer service with students, staff and external partners.
• Strong numeracy and data skills with accurate record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Manage applications, offers, enrolments, student records and loan processes.
• Support student placements and coordinate exam boards with university partners.
• Contribute to HE data returns and reporting.
• Be a first point of contact for students, applicants and staff.
• Collaborate with curriculum teams, MIS, Student Experience, Marketing and external organisations (UCAS, Student Loans Company).

Skills

Administration experience

MS Office

Data handling/compliance

Communication skills

Numeracy

Time management

Education

GCSE English & Maths (C or above)

Level 3 qualification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Higher Education Administrator

2026-10-12T19:27:32

Bath

Somerset

GB

BA2 4

Any

Yeovil College

2026-11-10T12:54:55.323

Job Description

Higher Education Administrator

Join our growing Higher Education team at Yeovil College as a Higher Education Administrator. This is a full-time, all-year-round opportunity to work closely with our university partners as we continue to develop Yeovil College University Centre and bring more degree-level opportunities to the local area. If you're organised, customer-focused and ready to support our adults with their student journey, we'd like to hear from you.

You'll play a key role in the day-to-day running of Yeovil College University Centre, coordinating the administration and compliance processes that support students from application and enrolment through to graduation and graduate outcomes. You'll manage applications, offers, enrolments, student records and loan processes, support student placements, coordinate exam boards with our university partners, and contribute to key HE data returns and reporting. You'll be a first point of contact for students, applicants, and staff, working closely with curriculum teams, MIS, Student Experience, Marketing, and external organizations including UCAS and the Student Loans Company. With strong attention to detail and a customer-focused approach, you'll help ensure our processes are accurate, compliant, and provide a positive experience for our students. This is a great opportunity to become part of the team helping to grow YCUC, strengthen our university partnerships, and deliver our ambition to bring more high-quality Higher Education opportunities to Yeovil and the surrounding area.

What we're looking for:

• Strong administration experience, with excellent knowledge of MS Office and the ability to manage complex processes accurately.
• Confident handling data and compliance, including data protection and working within external regulations.
• Highly organised and proactive, with strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities and busy periods.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the confidence to work with students, staff, and external partners professionally and positively.
• Strong numeracy and data skills, with the ability to analyse information and maintain accurate records.
• GCSE English and Maths (Grade C / equivalent or above) and a relevant Level 3 qualification, plus a flexible approach to working hours, including some evenings when required.

What we offer:

• Annual Salary: £24,707 FTE
• Full-time position, 37 hours per week, all year round or Substantial Part Time
• 30 days holiday FTE (plus Christmas closure & bank holidays)
• Generous pension scheme of 16.1% employer contributions
• Staff discount scheme with high street and online retailers
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Employee assistance programme
• Free onsite gym
• Subsidised catering facilities
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to free staff parking

Safeguarding Statement

Yeovil College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

Potential applicants should be aware that all successful applicants will need to agree to an enhanced DBS check, including child and adult barred list checks if required.

Yeovil College uses a third-party registered body called uCheck to complete DBS checks on our behalf. Your data is handled according to the DBS Code of Practice, which is available from the DBS website.

DBS checks are only one of several methods used to assess candidates' suitability to work with children and young adults.