The Learning Shop Bluewater - Centre Administrator 37 Hours

Artemis Clarke Ltd; Worcester Park Estate; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave incl holidays

Pension scheme

Free parking and onsite facilities

Job summary

North Kent College, The Learning Shop at Bluewater, is seeking a Centre Administrator to support day-to-day operations, manage enquiries and enrolments, and act as the link between staff, learners and partners.

Reporting to the Centre Manager, you will handle diaries, financial records, reception duties, room bookings, and assist with marketing and recruitment. Based at Bluewater, 37 hours per week, £25,429 per annum, full-time.

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative support and stakeholder coordination.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple diaries and records.

Responsibilities

• Handle course enquiries and enrolments.
• Maintain staff and room diaries and financial records.
• Provide reception duties and centre housekeeping; manage equipment bookings.
• Support marketing and communications activities and recruitment scheduling.

Skills

Administration

Stakeholder management

Customer service

Diary management

Microsoft Office

Education

GCSEs or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Centre Administrator - The Learning Shop, Bluewater

Location: Bluewater
Salary: £25,429 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per annum (1 FTE)
Contract: Full Time

We are thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity to join The Learning Shop (Bluewater) as our Centre Administrator, a vital role as part of North Kent College.

Do you have a knack for administration, partnership collaboration, and stakeholder management? We are seeking a dynamic and professional individual to join our award-winning team in a key role who will be responsible for implementing smooth day-to-day operations.

Reporting to the Centre Manager, the Centre Administrator will operate as the essential link between staff, learners, and partners within The Learning Shop and North Kent College. As the first point of contact, you will be expected to provide efficient administrative support to staff, learners, and external stakeholders. You will manage course enquiries, enrolments, staff and room diaries, and maintain financial records. This hands‑on role includes reception duties, centre housekeeping, equipment and room bookings, and supporting marketing and communications. You will also assist with scheduling, emergency procedures, and collaborate closely with the recruitment team to keep everything running efficiently.

The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills and have the ability to foster positive, productive relationships with colleagues, partners, and customers.

The Role

• Where you will work: this role is based at The Learning Shop inside Bluewater, however the nature of the work will require travel offsite as required.
• Your hours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per annum (1 FTE).
• Your pay: £25,429 per annum.

The College

North Kent College (including Hadlow College) is proudly rated as an Ofsted ‘Good’ provider, with ‘Outstanding’ learner behaviours and attitudes (April 2024). With four campuses across Kent (Dartford, Gravesend, Hadlow and Tonbridge) and over 6,000 students, we strive to equip the young people who study here with an inclusive and innovative education experience to enhance their future career prospects, which, as noted by Ofsted, is supported through our high‑quality, industry‑standard facilities. Each and every staff member plays a key part in delivering the success of our learners’ experience, and we want those who join our curriculum and support teams to share our passion in achieving this.

The Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect the following benefits:

• 33 days’ annual leave (including Christmas / New Year break) plus bank holidays (full time equivalent).
• Enrolment onto the People’s Partnership pension scheme (as part of the staff of North Kent College Business Services Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of North Kent College).
• Access to free parking and a range of onsite facilities, a restaurant and coffee shop.