Higher Education & Projects Support Coordinator

BURNLEY COLLEGE; Burnley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Burnley College Sixth Form Centre is seeking a Higher Education & Projects Support Coordinator to assist the Compliance Officer and the Higher Education Co-ordinator in delivering key projects and HE initiatives.

You will gain project management experience while completing a Project Management Apprenticeship, and you will coordinate APP activities to improve access to higher education and student outcomes.

Qualifications

• GCSEs (4+) Grace C or above are required.
• A Level 3 qualification is essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and administer Access and Participation Plan (APP) and related enhancement activities.
• Support departments to plan, deliver, monitor and promote HE initiatives.
• Liaise with HE Administration and HE Admissions for routine HE tasks and communications to staff and students.

Skills

Project coordination

Administration

Stakeholder liaison

Project management

Education

GCSEs (4+) Grace C or above

Level 3 qualification

Job description

We are seeking a Higher Education & Projects Support Coordinator to work closely with the Compliance Officer and Higher Education Co-ordinator. This role will support the delivery of key projects and higher education initiatives across the College.

The post holder will gain valuable project management experience while completing a Project Management Apprenticeship alongside their day-to-day responsibilities.

Key responsibilities for this role include to Co-ordinate and administer Access and Participation Plan (APP) and related enhancement activities, supporting departments to effectively plan, deliver, monitor and promote initiatives designed to improve access to Higher Education and student outcomes. Liaise regularly with HE Administration and HE Admissions to support the completion and follow-up of routine HE administrative tasks and support the preparation and distribution of information to staff and students

A good general education including at least 4 GCSE's Grace C or above, and a Level 3 qualification are essential for this role.

Burnley College Sixth Form Centre provides first-class Further Education, University Education, Apprenticeship, business training and adult learning programmes, in the heart of Pennine Lancashire. Please also see our College Charter on the Burnley College website.

At Burnley College, we celebrate the diversity of all our staff, students and visitors. We provide a safe and supportive environment in which everyone is able to study and work to the best of their abilities and we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all.

The College is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share in this commitment. Employment at the College is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service and any post involving regulated activity will also be subject to an additional barred list check.

The closing date for this post is 5.00pm, Tuesday 22 October 2026

The location for this role is on site delivery.

Please be aware that the College does not hold a Sponsorship Licence, and as such is unable to sponsor individuals for Skilled Worker Visas.

A good general education including at least 4 GCSE's Grace C or above, and a Level 3 qualification are essential for this role.

Burnley College Sixth Form Centre provides first-class Further Education, University Education, Apprenticeship, business training and adult learning programmes, in the heart of Pennine Lancashire. Please also see our College Charter on the Burnley College website.

At Burnley College, we celebrate the diversity of all our staff, students and visitors. We provide a safe and supportive environment in which everyone is able to study and work to the best of their abilities and we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all.

The College is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share in this commitment. Employment at the College is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service and any post involving regulated activity will also be subject to an additional barred list check.