Are you an organised, approachable, and proactive administrator who enjoys working in a busy environment where no two days are the same?
Leicester College is looking to recruit an enthusiastic Administrator to join our Engineering Department at our Abbey Park Campus. Based at one of our Engineering reception hubs, you will be the first point of contact for students, staff, employers and visitors, providing a professional and welcoming service whilst supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of one of the College's largest curriculum areas.
Working as part of a friendly and supportive administration team, you will provide high-quality administrative support across a range of Engineering programmes. From welcoming visitors and responding to enquiries, to supporting curriculum staff with essential administrative processes, you will play an important role in helping our students and staff succeed.
This is a varied role requiring excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise competing demands whilst maintaining a high standard of customer service. You will be confident using Microsoft Office applications and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively within a busy team.
Although based at Abbey Park Campus, you may occasionally be required to work across other College campuses to support operational needs.
We are looking for someone who:
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Enjoys working with people and delivering excellent customer service
- Has excellent organisational and administrative skills
- Communicates confidently and professionally, both in person and in writing
- Can prioritise a varied workload and remain calm under pressure
- Has good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
- Is proactive, reliable and able to work effectively as part of a team
- Has recent administration or customer service experience (education sector experience would be advantageous but is not essential)
Essential Qualifications
Level 2 qualification in IT (or equivalent experience using Microsoft Office applications)
Level 2 qualification in English and Maths (GCSE Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent)
Why Join Us?
Engineering is one of Leicester College's largest and most successful curriculum areas, delivering programmes from Entry Level through to Higher Education across Mechanical, Electrical, Motor Vehicle and Aeronautical Engineering. You'll become part of a welcoming, supportive team committed to providing an outstanding experience for our students and partners.
For more details, please take a look at the role description. We'll still consider applications even if you don't meet every single one of the requirements, so don't be put off if you don't match them perfectly.
Leicester College is one of the largest further education colleges in the UK, delivering a wide range of technical, vocational, higher education and apprenticeship programmes. We work in close partnership with employers and communities to support skills development, progression and opportunity across the region.
Our mission is developing skills, supporting businesses, engaging communities and changing lives. Find out more about us here.
For any informal queries about the role or the team, please contact
[email protected]. Please note, we may close this advert early if suitable candidates are identified, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Joining Leicester College offers a competitive reward package alongside the opportunity to make a significant impact within a large and diverse FE organisation. You can expect:
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Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) membership with generous employer contributions
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A strong commitment to professional development, leadership learning and career progression
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities where role requirements allow
- Access to a wide range of staff benefits and wellbeing support, including retail discounts, travel benefits and family‑friendly policies
Further details on our full reward and benefits package can be found here.
Leicester College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All appointments are subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references and verification of the right to work in the UK.
Leicester College is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We operate anonymous recruitment for all roles to support fair and inclusive recruitment practices.
Applicant data will be processed in accordance with our privacy notice. Further information about our recruitment practices, safeguarding approach and policies can be found on our website.
