Operations Support Co-ordinator

Teaching Vacancies; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym onsite

Cycle to work salary sacrifice

Health and wellbeing events

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Personal and professional development

Counselling accessed via Schools Advis

Job summary

The College seeks an experienced administrator to support three College Directors with high-level administrative and organisational tasks across multiple functions. The postholder will provide essential support to ensure the smooth running of areas of responsibility, with oversight of the College helpdesk when implemented and involvement in data management within the Operations Co-ordination Team.

This role contributes to safeguarding and staff wellbeing initiatives and sits within a

Qualifications

• Provide high-level administrative and organisational support.
• Oversee and manage the College helpdesk when implemented.
• Handle data management as part of the Operations Co-ordination Team.

Responsibilities

• Support the College Directors with administrative tasks across multiple functions.
• Ensure smooth operation of areas of responsibility with high-level coordination.
• Assist with data management and reporting as part of operations.

Skills

Administrative support

Data management

Office coordination

Helpdesk oversight

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

This role is designed to support the three College Directors and deliver administrative assistance across multiple functions within the College. The postholder will provide high-level administrative and organisation support, ensuring the smooth running of their areas of responsibility. The role will also include oversight and first line management of the College helpdesk when implemented, as well as responsibility for a range of data management tasks as part of the Operations Co-ordination Team.

What the college offers its staff

• Schools Advisory Service EAP, providing access to counselling, physio, etc.
• Free use of Gym facilities onsite (6.45 am to 8.15 am and 4.00 pm to 7.00 pm).
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme.
• Health and wellbeing events throughout the year, including dedicated staff wellbeing day.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Personal and professional development opportunities.

Further details about the role

Our commitment to student and staff well-being is reflected in our achievements. In July 2024, we received the Further Education Mental Health Gold Award in recognition of the comprehensive support we provide. In March 2025, OFSTED once again graded the College as ‘Outstanding’ in all six key areas, and as making a strong contribution to skills needs, identifying no areas for improvement.

Most recently in April 2025, we were honoured to be named Further Education College of the Year at the Educate North Awards. These accolades highlight the dedication and high standards demonstrated by our students and staff across all roles.

The College is a great place to work, with a warm, inclusive atmosphere existing between students and staff. Our staff are recognised for their hard work and are encouraged to inspire each another, and to develop and grow. We are proud to have a strong and able College Leadership Team, and a highly experienced Board, who work collaboratively to deliver the College’s purpose and principles, and strategic priorities.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.