Projects and Business Partnerships Assistant

SGS; Filton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Annual leave 25 days + 8 bank holidays

Flexible working

Staff development support

Tuition discount for immediate family

Job summary

South Gloucestershire & Stroud College is seeking an administrative support professional to assist with funding bids, tenders, and employer engagement across the region. You will maintain project data and CRM records, organize meetings and events, and support learners, communities and businesses.

The role requires GCSE English and Maths (4/C or above) or equivalent, strong organisational skills, and proficient use of Microsoft 365.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above) or equivalent.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities with different deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.
• Experience in an administrative, project support or business support role, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of funding bids, tenders and new business opportunities.
• Build relationships with employers, partners and key stakeholders across the region.
• Assist with apprenticeship recruitment and employer engagement activities.
• Help deliver impactful projects that support learners, communities and businesses.
• Maintain project data, CRM records and performance reporting.
• Organise meetings, events and communications that keep projects and partnerships running smoothly.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Microsoft 365 proficiency (Word, Excel

Education

GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above) or equivalent

Tools

CRM software

Job description

• Support the development of funding bids, tenders and new business opportunities.
• Build relationships with employers, partners and key stakeholders across the region.
• Assist with apprenticeship recruitment and employer engagement activities.
• Help deliver impactful projects that support learners, communities and businesses.
• Maintain project data, CRM records and performance reporting.
• Organise meetings, events and communications that keep projects and partnerships running smoothly. GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above) or equivalent.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities with different deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.
• Experience in an administrative, project support or business support role, with strong attention to detail and accuracy. Competitive Pension Scheme- Corporate and support roles have access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), a flexible and pension accessible from the age of 55, with generous employer contributions of 17.9%.
• Generous Annual leave entitlement plus the 8 bank holidays- 25 days corporate and support functions, increasing to 30 days after 5 academic years' service (Full-Time Equivalent).
• Two weeks leave during the Christmas closedown period largely supported by the discretionary closure days provided by the College.
• Extensive professional development with ongoing support for your personal & professional development, including 25% tuition discount for immediate family of SGS employees.
• Family friendly policies and a proven commitment to supporting flexible working practices
• Access to 'My Lifestyle' discounted shopping benefits, cycle to work scheme and a Technology Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Free Annual Eye test
• All staff members can buy a TOTUM card (formerly known as NUS Extra cards), as part of being an affiliate member of the Students' Union
• Staff have access and supported to be part of inclusive or sustainable staff networks and communities
• Free car parking at all campuses (Except Queens Road Art School)
• Access to a wide variety of external health and wellbeing resources
• Subsidised onsite catering services including Costa Coffee

South Gloucestershire & Stroud College has an excellent reputation for delivering further education and work-based programmes in a range of subjects - from business to sport, construction to media, GCSE's and A Levels to Honour Degree level programmes.