Registry Administrator

onlyFE; Lewes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension

CPD

Eye tests

Onsite gym

Cycle to work

Staff events

Job summary

Plumpton College is seeking an organised Registry Administrator to join our busy FE team. You will manage learner records, enrolments, exams, and funding eligibility with high accuracy and confidentiality.

Working in a supportive environment, you will provide guidance to learners and staff on registry processes, prioritise tasks, and maintain data quality throughout the learner journey. A proactive, customer-focused approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail with accuracy when handling high volumes of data.
• Excellent organisational, IT and communication skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks, multitask effectively, and meet deadlines.
• A proactive and customer-focused approach, with the confidence to work independently and collaborate with colleagues across the college

Responsibilities

• Accurately process and maintain learner records, enrolments, exams, funding compliance, and data quality.
• Provide excellent guidance to learners and colleagues regarding registry processes, enrolment and funding eligibility.
• Work effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining confidentiality, compliance, and attention to detail across the learner journey.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

IT skills

Communication skills

Data handling

Job description

Plumpton College is a leading provider of land and environmental education in the UK, situated in the heart of the South Downs National Park. We offer a wide range of vocational and academic courses for students of all ages studying from level 1 to Masters degree and across nineteen subject areas including agriculture, animal management, veterinary sciences, horticulture, equine studies, wine, and environmental studies.

Our approach is underpinned by our core values — Professional, Ambitious, Passionate, Supportive, Progressive, and Enterprising — which guide everything we do. We are proud to foster a culture that expects high standards, encourages innovation, and prioritises the learner experience.

We are seeking an organised and detail-oriented Registry Administrator to join our Further Education college team. The successful candidate will be comfortable working in a busy college environment, able to manage a varied workload and confident in communicating with people at all different levels.

About The Role

You will

• Ensure accurate and timely processing and maintenance of learner records, enrolments, exams, funding compliance, and data quality.
• Provide excellent customer service and guidance to learners and colleagues regarding registry processes, enrolment and funding eligibility.
• Work effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining confidentiality, compliance, and attention to detail across the learner journey.

About You

You will bring:

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy when handling high volumes of data.
• Excellent organisational, IT and communication skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks, multitask effectively, and meet deadlines.
• A proactive and customer-focused approach, with the confidence to work independently and collaborate with colleagues across the college

You’ll Benefit From

We offer a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, including 26 Days’ annual leave plus bank holidays and efficiency days. The role is eligible for the Local Government Pension Scheme, including employer contributions and life assurance. Staff also benefit from high‑quality CPD and professional development opportunities. As a Disability Confident Committed employer and signatory of the Menopause Pledge, we are proud to support an inclusive working environment. New colleagues benefit from a structured induction, a supported four‑month probationary period, and a strong coaching culture led by in‑house Level 5 trained coaches. Employees also enjoy lifestyle and wellbeing benefits, including eligibility for a TOTUM and Blue Light Card, free eye tests, free use of our onsite gym, cycle‑to‑work scheme, electric vehicle salary sacrifice, discounted Plumpton produce and courses, free onsite parking, and access to our Employee Assistance Programme. Our commitment to wellbeing and community is further demonstrated through active EDI and Sustainability committees, regular staff events and social activities throughout the year.

We reserve the right to interview or close the vacancy early should we receive a high volume of applications. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

Plumpton College is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and is dedicated to pursuing non-discriminatory policies and practices and eliminating unfair discrimination on any basis.

Plumpton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.