International Administrator

City of Portsmouth College; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave 25 days + holidays

Local Government Pension

Staff training & CPD

Campus discounts

Job summary

City of Portsmouth College is seeking an International Administrator to support the Global Engagement team with administration, data handling, and marketing liaison for international students. The role focuses on paperwork, invoicing, accommodation admin, and social programmes to ensure a positive experience for learners.

The ideal candidate will have strong organisational abilities, excellent English and maths standards, and IT proficiency to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience and understanding of working within established business processes and administration.
• A good standard of Maths and English.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Attention to detail.
• Friendly and outgoing approach towards our international students.

Responsibilities

• To support the Global Engagement team with core business functions including general administration, letter and report writing, supporting the completion of paperwork, data collection and analysis (student, agent and home-stay parent).
• Carrying out designated record keeping with attention to detail (including but not limited to; monitoring our Global email account, updating and organisation of the Global Department e-filing systems plus other-directed tasks).
• To assist the team with Global marketing, liaising directly with the College Marketing team (social media, resources and department literature).
• To assist with invoicing and payment of International Student fees, (follow up non-payments, and record on a spreadsheet amount paid and owing). Liaise closely with the Finance Team.
• To support with the administration of international student accommodation, advising students and home-stay partners of accommodation details and providing necessary induction and orientation advice.
• To co-ordinate the international students social programme which includes initiating, planning, organising and accompanying students (where appropriate) on day trips, weekend visits and social activities to ensure a positive experience for international students.
• To deliver ongoing personal support to international students making referrals to student services where necessary and contribute to safeguarding their wellbeing.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

IT literacy

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Title: International Administrator

Location: Sixth Form Campus

Salary: Actual Salary £13,254.75 - £14,126.25, £24,521.29 - £26,133.56 Full Time Equivalent per annum

Hours of work: 20 Hours per week, 52 Weeks per year, Part-Time, Permanent

About us

At City of Portsmouth College, we aspire to be the employer of choice in the Portsmouth area, with a progressive, supportive, and rewarding workplace culture and one that offers competitive benefits for its staff. By joining us, you will personally be part of the change we are driving and will play a pivotal role in supporting the growth and development of our brilliant students, turning them into future leaders and innovators. Everyone at the College is part of the bigger picture and together, each role makes an impact and in turn a difference to our students learning journey.

We have an unrivalled curriculum of courses on offer for students of all ages and stages covering A-levels, Apprenticeships, Vocational & Technical courses. We also offer Higher Education, Online learning and Community courses that appeal to the needs of the local community.

What we offer

• Annual Leave: 25 days total and closure for winter shutdown period in line with Hampshire County Council school holidays & statutory bank holidays
• Pension: Generous Local Government pension. Further information can be found at www.hants.gov.uk/hampshire-services/pensions/local-government
• Learning & Development: Programmes by The Community Adult Education Department
• Staff Development: Access to the College staff development programmes and CPD
• Onsite Discounts: City of Portsmouth College Hair Salon & 50% off at the City of Portsmouth College Sports Centre
• Online Discounts: Unidays, Student Beans, and Totum with a City of Portsmouth College email address
• Parking: Free car parking across all campus sites (apart from Arundel)
• Blue Light Card: providing several discounts for clothing, electrical goods, food and days out, even concert tickets!

About the role

You will be supporting the Global Engagement team with the administration and delivery of the department. We welcome international students from across the world who study on level 3 courses either for an immersive experience or to gain qualifications. The successful candidate will require excellent organisational and administration skills, outstanding attention to detail, be I.T. literate and have high levels of emotional intelligence.

Interviews are anticipated to take place during the week commencing 12 October 2026, or later subject to availability.

Key Responsibilities

• To support the Global Engagement team with core business functions including general administration, letter and report writing, supporting the completion of paperwork, data collection and analysis (student, agent and home-stay parent).
• Carrying out designated record keeping with attention to detail (including but not limited to; monitoring our Global email account, updating and organisation of the Global Department e-filing systems plus other-directed tasks.
• To assist the team with Global marketing, liaising directly with the College Marketing team (social media, resources and department literature).
• To assist with invoicing and payment of International Student fees, (follow up non-payments, and record on a spreadsheet amount paid and owing). Liaise closely with the Finance Team.
• To support with the administration of international student accommodation, advising students and home-stay partners of accommodation details and providing necessary induction and orientation advice.
• To co-ordinate the international students social programme which includes initiating, planning, organising and accompanying students (where appropriate) on day trips, weekend visits and social activities to ensure a positive experience for international students.
• To deliver ongoing personal support to international students making referrals to student services where necessary and contribute to safeguarding their wellbeing.

To be successful in this role, below is what we would need from you

• Experience and understanding of working within established business processes and administration.
• A good standard of Maths and English
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Attention to detail
• Friendly and outgoing approach towards our international students.

Diversity and Inclusion

Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are central to the work of City of Portsmouth College. This underpins the vision of the College to transform lives through providing exceptional education and training.

The College's commitment to Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is reflected in the continued successful promotion of these strands through the curriculum, enrichment activities, and the range of direct and indirect student support services.

Pre-Employment Checks

The City of Portsmouth College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our college. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and two references.

We reserve the right to close the job advert when we have had successful applications, and it may not run for the full duration of the advert. We do not accept CVs from agencies for these roles.