HR and College Administrator

TES FE News; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Connell, a small sixth form college, seeks a motivated HR and College Administrator to support staff and students alike. The role demands excellent communication skills and a commitment to fostering an inclusive education environment. Employees can expect benefits like free leisure centre membership and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Free membership of East Manchester Leisure Centre

Local government pension scheme

Flexible benefits including Cycle Scheme

Employee Assistance programme

Free flu vaccine and eye tests

Qualifications

• Must have interest and understanding of young people.
• Capable of effective communication.
• Demonstrated reliability and enthusiasm in administrative roles.

Responsibilities

• Join and support a dedicated team as the HR and College Administrator.
• Help facilitate college life and support staff in their roles.
• Adapt to evolving job functions based on experience.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Reliability

Enthusiasm

Hardworking

Understanding of young people

Job description

Job Overview

Permanent: term time plus 5 days

Part time/Full time: 30 hours per week minimum (or up to 35 hours per week)

Hours: 8:00am - 2:30pm (30 hours per week), Monday – Friday (includes 30 min unpaid lunch break)

8:00am - 3:30pm (35 hours per week), Monday – Friday (includes 30 min unpaid lunch break)

Salary: NJC grade 4/5 depending on skills/experience £25,584 - £31,067 full time equivalent salary (pay award pending)

Actual salary: grade 4 - 30 hours per week £18,860 - £20,102

grade 4 - 35 hours per week £22,004 - £23,454

grade 5 - 30 hours per week £20,428 - £22,902

grade 5 - 35 hours per week £23,834 - £26,720

Start date: As soon as possible

Application closing date: 09:00 on Monday 1st September 2025

Interviews will take place on Monday 8th September 2025

The role

We wish to appoint a reliable, enthusiastic and hardworking HR and College Administrator to join our team. We’re looking for an excellent communicator with a can-do attitude and initiative. You must have an interest in and understanding of young people and commitment to our shared values and purpose.

You’ll be part of a dedicated team, making a real difference to our students’ lives, and supporting staff to succeed in their roles. Every day will be different. You’ll be valued and recognised as an essential part of our team helping college life to function smoothly.

We welcome applications from a wide variety of previous work experience. Within our growing organisation, the job description may evolve based on the general experience of the candidate and their skills and experience across HR/administration functions. Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential.

Employee Benefits

• Excellent career and professional development opportunities, whatever the stage of your career
• Free membership of East Manchester Leisure Centre across the road from college (gym and pool - no restrictions on hours)
• Local government pension scheme and recognised continuous service;
• Co-operative flexible benefits, including Cycle Scheme and 30% Co-op discount and 10% from non-branded products.
• Discount on Co-op services (insurance & legal)
• Season ticket and rental deposit loans
• Free flu vaccine and eye tests
• An Employee Assistance programme for colleagues and members of their household
• Co-operative Credit Union
  
  

About Connell

Connell staff have the rare opportunity to be a catalyst for social change by transforming the lives of the young people in the communities that we serve. We are a small sixth form college which means our staff get to know our students and how best to support and teach them. We are an inclusive community. We work in a modern building and embrace the latest technology.

We provide a college experience that makes a significant impact on every student; ensuring they enjoy learning, excel in their chosen subjects and exceed prior expectations to reach their goals. If you share our belief that poverty and deprivation should never limit the quality of a young person’s educational experience or their levels of achievement, then we would love to hear from you.

Connell is an inclusive and diverse community and we welcome applications from underrepresented groups.

Any questions, please contact us via email: [e-mail]