Operations Support Co-ordinator (term-time+3) - Greenhead College

Kirklees Council; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP

Gym onsite

Eye test vouchers

Flu vaccination vouchers

Cycle to work

Health and wellbeing events

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Greenhead College in Huddersfield is seeking an experienced Operations Support Coordinator to provide high‑level admin and organisational support across multiple functions. The postholder will work closely with the College Directors and lead the helpdesk when implemented, ensuring smooth daily operations and data accuracy.

The successful candidate will bring substantial administration experience, excellent coordination, and proactive problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in an administrative role.
• Excellent organisational and coordination skills.
• Strong initiative and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑level administrative and organisational support.
• Oversight and first line management of the College helpdesk when implemented.
• Handle data management tasks across multiple functions.
• Support College Directors and teams to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Administration experience

Organisational skills

Coordination

Problem-solving

Initiative

Job description

Working hours:

37 hours per week, 8.30 am – 4.30 pm, Monday to Thursday, 8.30 – 4.00 pm, Friday, term-time (39 weeks), plus two full weeks during the College summer holidays (weeks 3 and 4), and 37 floating additional hours to be worked throughout the academic year, based on operational need, as agreed with the line manager (equivalent of 42 weeks in total)

FTE:

0.9231 FTE

Pension:

West Yorkshire Pension Fund, plus Death in Service Grant of 3 x your annual salary

Other benefits:

• 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).
• Eye test vouchers.
• Flu vaccination vouchers.
• 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.

Reports to:

Operations Support Co-ordinator Team Leader

Closing date:

Sunday, 1 November

Start date:

04 January 2027

On behalf of Greenhead College, thank you for your interest in the post of Operations Support Coordinator. We are pleased that you are considering Greenhead College as the next stage in your career, and we hope, subject to matching our criteria, you will apply.

Greenhead College is situated on a welcoming and attractive campus close to Huddersfield town centre, adjacent to the picturesque Greenhead Park. We are just a short drive from the M62 and within walking distance of both the train and bus stations, making the College highly accessible for applicants from across the Northwest and Yorkshire.

Approximately 3000 students attend the College studying predominantly A Level courses across 35 subjects. The academic structure of the College is based on Heads of Curriculum who are subject specialists. The College also employs a team of Tutors, experienced in pastoral care, careers guidance and trained in Mental Health First Aid. Alongside their academic studies, students benefit from a rich extra-curricular enrichment offer and a wide range of project and work placement opportunities through our Step Into Your Future scheme.

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.

This is an exciting time to be joining us. We were one of only 50 schools and colleges nationally to receive multi‑million‑pound funding for a new four‑storey science building, which opened in November 2023, with the final building work and landscaping completed in August 2025. We continue to invest in our facilities and have an ambitious capital investment plan spanning the next five years.

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.

The successful candidate will have substantial work experience within an administration role, with exceptional organisation and coordination skills. We are seeking an individual with strong initiative and problem‑solving skills, who will take responsibility for defined areas of work

The successful candidate will be joining a supportive, friendly and professional team who work collaboratively both within their team and across the wider College providing a broad range of support.

Greenhead College is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all of its students and staff. The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post and will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. This position is working in regulated activity and therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants will be required to self-disclose particular criminal convictions should they be shortlisted for interview. Further details can be found within the DBS filtering guide at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-filtering-guidance

Greenhead College is committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive and supportive environment for all. We value diversity in our community and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.