Are you an organised administrator who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys supporting high-quality education?
Do you have the attention to detail, communication skills, and problem-solving ability needed to help keep a busy FE curriculum running smoothly?
We are looking for flexible, highly motivated, enthusiastic, and organised administrator to work as part of the central curriculum admin team offering front line support by answering general enquiries and ensuring the smooth operation of our campuses.
You should be professional and with excellent customer service skills. You should have patience and well-developed personal skills to communicate with a multitude of internal and external stakeholders.
This exciting role will include:
- working as part of a flexible administration team, providing a friendly and efficient frontline support service to both students and staff
- undertaking the administration, support systems, activities and processes that supports the college running efficiently and effectively
- working as a team member within the main admin office, supporting and creating the division of new systems as required, improving the efficiency and providing supportive service.
If you can demonstrate the following, then we’d love to hear from you:
- familiarity with student or customer information systems and databases
- general education to a minimum Level 2 and/or qualification in business administration, customer service or information technology at Level 2
- proven experience in an administrative function in a high volume customer and fast paced environment
- strong organisational and multitasking abilities coupled with problemsolving skills
- excellent written and verbal communication skills, including proficiency in drafting reports and correspondence
- proficiency in office software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite including Teams)
- strong customer service skills with the ability to interact professionally with students, parents, curriculum and staff.
Closing date: Monday 3rd August 2026.
Interview date: Wednesday 19th August 2026.
Locations: Eastbourne campus
Annual salary: circa £19,869 per annum (£24,921 FTE)
Hours: part time, 29 hours per week, full year, permanent contract
We can offer you:
A competitive FE salary, generous annual leave & pension, access to funded teaching
ualifications, apprenticeships and a range of other training courses to support career development, as well as many other benefits.
To apply please register or log in and complete the online form via the 'Apply' link below.
For any queries or to arrange an appointment to chat informally about the role please email [email protected] Please note we are unable to accept CVs in place of an application under our obligations for Keeping Children Safe in Education.
OTHER INFORMATION:
East Sussex College is a values-driven Further Education college with over 1,300 colleagues and 5,500 students across campuses in Eastbourne, Hastings, Lewes, and Newhaven. We offer a wide range of programmes including A Levels, T Levels, vocational courses, higher education, and adult learning.
Our ESC PROUD Values: Positivity – Respect – Opportunity – Unity – Diversity
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles require enhanced DBS checks and eligibility to work in the UK.
We are also committed to making our recruitment process accessible for all candidates. If you require adjustments or support to fully engage with any aspect of the process, please contact People Services at [email protected] and we will be happy to facilitate reasonable adaptations.
At East Sussex College, we celebrate individuality and strive for an inclusive, equitable workplace. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups, including Black and minority ethnic communities, people with disabilities and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
Please note: Applications may be shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed.
Recruitment Agencies
We prefer to hire our people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we require additional support. We will be in touch if we need you.
