Project Support Administrator

Blackpool and The Fylde College; Ormskirk; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Ormskirk is seeking a highly organised Project Support Administrator to assist with financial management of projects and ensure compliance with funding requirements. The role involves coordinating project activities and maintaining records. Ideal candidates will have strong organisational skills and experience in project support. Benefits include flexible working opportunities, professional development, and enhanced leave allowance.

Benefits

Enhanced leave allowance of 38 days

Opportunity to purchase additional leave

Competitive pension scheme with employer contributions

Professional development opportunities

Agile working opportunities

Wellbeing provisions including Employee Assistance Programme

Sports facilities

FREE car parking

Onsite food outlets at subsidised rates

Qualifications

• Exceptional organisational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in financial administration and project support is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supporting financial management of project-funded bids.
• Liaising with project leads and funding authorities.
• Coordinating tracking and reporting of project activities.
• Maintaining accurate project records.
• Deputising for the Project Manager when needed.
• Providing support during peak periods.

Job description

Overview

Blackpool and The Fylde College (B&FC) is seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented individual to join our Management Information and Funding (MIF) department as a Project Support Administrator. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of externally funded projects and ensuring accurate financial and administrative management.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the financial management of project-funded bids, including preparing accurate claims and monitoring reports.
• Liaising with project leads, funding authorities, and external partners to ensure compliance with funding requirements.
• Coordinating the tracking, recording, and reporting of project activities, case studies, and evaluations.
• Maintaining accurate electronic and paper-based project records, ensuring they meet audit and statutory requirements.
• Deputising for the Project Manager at relevant funding and network meetings.
• Providing flexible support to the wider MIF team with routine activities (e.g., course file validation, ULN administration) and during peak periods such as enrolment.

Why Join Us?

This role would suit someone with exceptional organisational skills and strong attention to detail, who enjoys working independently as well as being part of a team. You’ll be joining a dedicated and supportive department, where your contribution will directly support the delivery of funded projects that make a difference. In return, you’ll have the chance to expand your skills in project support, financial administration, and stakeholder engagement within a forward-thinking educational environment.

Interested? Apply Early!

We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications, so apply now to take advantage of this exciting opportunity!

Rewards and Benefits

Blackpool and The Fylde College is proud to be Great Place To Work Certified

• Enhanced leave allowance of 38 days (full-time equivalent), inclusive of bank holidays
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Competitive pension scheme:
  • Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) - 28.68% employer contribution
  • Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - 15.4% employer contribution
• Extensive professional development opportunities for all, with B&FC choosing to invest circa. £1.8m annually in colleague development and professional qualifications
• Agile working opportunities
• Enhanced Family friendly policies
• Extensive wellbeing provision including, but not limited to:
• Access to funded Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7, 365 days a year
• Occupational Health
• FREE Flu Vouchers for those not entitled through the NHS
• FREE eye tests
• Dedicated Wellbeing Hub available to all colleagues containing resources relating to emotional, physical, financial and social wellbeing
• FREE healthy breakfast
• Sports facilities including fully equipped gym and discounted memberships
• Health and beauty salon
• Trim Trails on Campus (guided routes for walks)
• Onsite food outlets and Starbucks at subsidised rates
• FREE car parking
• Car lease scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Onsite kids ‘Sports Camp’ 8am – 5pm during selected half-term breaks

B&FC is committed to the promotion of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all resourcing practices. Please email [e-mail] should a specific adjustment be required to support in the application and selection process.

B&FC is dedicated to safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of all learners, and expects all colleagues to share in this commitment. As such, employment at B&FC is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service. For further information on DBS, please click here.

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