Administrator (EL617m)

Salary: £22,010 – £22,556 pro rata per annum (Actual £13,384 – £13,716 per annum)

Contract Type: Fixed Term (6m)

Hours: 22.5

Location: Ellesmere Port Campus and Chester Campus

We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Marketing and School Partnerships Team as an Administrator, at our Ellesmere Port and Chester campuses.

We are looking for a strong administrator to join us in our fast-paced environment within the education sector.

You may have a Business Administration Qualification and/or Level 3 IT Qualification and is looking for a new challenge.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has an excellent approach to customer service including dealing promptly with internal and external customers and enquiries in an efficient, courteous and welcoming manner
• Is able to deal responsibly with confidential issues
• Can demonstrate keen organisation and prioritisation skills
• Has calm manner in dealing with tight deadlines and working under pressure
• Can demonstrate their ability to use their initiative as well as to work as an effective team member

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform clerical duties, including report writing, internal and external correspondence, organising mail, placing orders, meeting preparation and note-taking
• Support the organisation and maintenance of College administrative systems, including compliance checks
• Maintain paper based and computer systems including data entry, data analysis, interrogation and maintenance of audit and information trails
• Act as a point of contact, dealing with enquiries from staff, learners and external contacts, which may include face to face contact, receiving and distributing of messages, booking of appointments and supporting college events and activities
• Promote the welfare of children and young people

Key Person Specification Requirements:

• GCSE Grade C (4/5) or above in English and Maths
• Excellent attention to detail
• IT qualification or demonstrable appropriate skills
• Experience of using IT packages such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

If you're interested in this new opportunity, you can apply by sending a completed application form to [email protected] by 09:00 on 05 March 2025.

The selection process will take place on 11 March 2025. Please note we do not consider applications submitted through recruitment agencies.

If you wish to discuss any aspects of the role prior to making an application, then please email [email protected] where arrangements will be made for a discussion with the relevant area.

Cheshire College South and West is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Successful applicants will be required to provide a DBS Disclosure, Right to Work evidence and original qualification certificates. Online checks will be carried out and references will be sought.

Benefits:

• Access to world-class facilities
• Access to new qualifications to support your career in education such as short online courses in the areas below. If you're interested in learning more about this, please email [email protected]
• Financial support offered to obtain your teacher qualification
• Extensive upskilling and professional development opportunities
• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme
• 35 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• College 'Count Me In' social platform
• Onsite fitness and childcare facilities
• Employee benefit platform
• Onsite Costa, café, shop, restaurants, hair and beauty salon
• Free onsite parking

About Us

Cheshire College – South & West is the largest provider of post-16 education in the region, offering exciting opportunities to over 11,000 learners and 1,000 Apprentices, who all have access to world-class facilities as a result of a £160m investment in the latest technology and real working environments, at modern Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester.

The College is in the process of implementing a £30m capital investment programme to ensure learners continue to have access to the best possible resources and environment.

Cheshire College is a dynamic, high quality and financially robust College, which provides learners with the skills, experience and qualifications that will prepare them for their future career or higher-level study, encouraging them to become confident individuals who will make valuable contributions to businesses and the local economy.

There is a fantastic atmosphere at our three Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester, providing an environment to get involved in exciting activities and an opportunity for learners to make new friends.

The College is proud of its strong links with local Employers such as Bentley Motors, Vauxhall Motors, SP Energy Networks, Ecolab and Unilever to ensure learners have access to work placements and industry professionals as well as ensuring the curriculum offer remains current and relevant to local, regional and national needs.

Ellesmere Port Campus Our impressive facilities are the perfect place for learners to meet new friends and be immersed in an environment that is ideal for learning. As well as our modern classrooms, the Ellesmere Port Campus boasts:

• Award-winning restaurant, The Academy
• Mock aircraft cabin
• Fitness gym
• Hair, beauty and barbering salons
• Professional Centre Stage theatre and engineering and construction workshops

Chester Campus Our impressive facilities are the perfect place for learners to meet new friends and be immersed in an environment that is ideal for learning. As well as our modern classrooms, the Chester Campus boasts:

• Impressive Art and Design Workshops
• Science Laboratories
• Motor Vehicle Workshop with four vehicle ramps
• Strong links with local Employers such as Vauxhall Motors, SP Energy Networks, Ecolab and Unilever to ensure learners have access to work placements and industry professionals
• Access to 4K video recording equipment and specialist software applications