Faculty Administrator

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time (37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year)

Salary: £22,824 per annum, rising to £23,302 per annum (Professional Services Grade 4 and 4a)

Location: Trowbridge, Wiltshire

Closing Date: Thursday 26th September 2024

About The Role:

Based at our Trowbridge campus, with occasional travel to other campuses, you will be collaborating closely with the Head of Faculty, Deputy, and academic team to deliver an efficient and responsive service. Your enthusiasm, proactive nature, and resourcefulness will be invaluable assets as you engage in face-to-face interactions with staff and students, as well as liaise with external agencies.

This is a new role with 7 new positions available in total, across the campuses and is part of Wiltshire College and University Centre's continued ambition to achieve 'outstanding' and our commitment to the student experience and this is your opportunity to be part of our journey.

In this pivotal role, you will play a key part in providing outstanding administrative support to a faculty department, ensuring a seamless experience for our students, parents, employers, and visitors.

About You:

We are seeking someone with a strong educational background, coupled with administrative experience, an eye for detail and outstanding communication skills. Your ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced environment will be crucial. Most importantly, we are looking for someone who is customer-focused, with a positive attitude and a passion for delivering excellence for students.

Joining a new team of seven Faculty Administrators, you will have opportunities to share best practices, contribute to process improvements, and support one another.

Faculty Administrator: - Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• 30 days annual leave for Professional Services Staff, including bank holidays and additional closure days over the Christmas period
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Discounts with a wide variety of retailers
• Free onsite car parking.
  

Application Process:

Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in 'Keeping Children Safe in Education'. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children's barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.

We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and would like to discuss this role, please contact Hannah Fletcher at for an informal conversation about this exciting role.

Applications for this role close on the 26th September 2024.

To submit your application for this exciting Faculty Administrator opportunity, please click 'Apply' now.