FACULTY ADMINISTRATOR (Professional Studies)
Location: Stafford College
Contract: 37 hours per week, 12 month fixed term contract (maternity cover)
Salary: £26,244 - £27,031 per annum
Duties are varied and include monitoring budget expenditure and allocations, processing orders, invoices and payments, processing student application forms, supporting course advice events, working with data, checking exam entries as well as dealing with correspondence and as the main contact point for enquiries you will liaise with students, parents, staff and employers.
In addition to a good standard of general education, you should have a relevant business admin qualification along with previous experience of working in a varied and busy administrative and/or secretarial role. You will have a confident manner with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels, excellent MS Office Skills (Word, Excel and Access) and will be able to work efficiently to tight deadlines. Hours of work are usually office hours Monday to Friday, but occasional attendance at open evenings and parents evenings will be required.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- With the support of the wider Professional Studies administration team, act as the initial point of contact for all enquiries from students, parents and teachers.
- Handle cash where appropriate complying with the College’s Financial Regulations.
- Support the Director of Professional Studies with the planning and coordination of exams, assessments, and mocks exams.
- Assist the Director of Professional Studies and Curriculum Manager with the planning of student timetables and tracking of enrolments.
- To work with the Director of Professional Studies: to check data received from Information Services regarding student numbers, retention and achievement on course.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Has a good standard of education qualified to level 3 or equivalent and be willing to undertake any relevant professional development.
- Has previous experience of working in a varied administrative and secretarial role with outstanding organisational skills.
- Has a confident manner and able to communicate effectively at all levels showing professionalism to visitors and guests.
What’s in it for you?
The college offers an excellent benefits package which includes:
- Employer Pension contributions - Local Government Pension Scheme
- 24 Days Annual Leave (plus Bank Holidays & Christmas Closure).
- Cycle to Work Scheme (Salary sacrifice).
- Subsidised Gym Membership.
- Health-related benefits including Subsidised Health Scheme.
- Excellent Training and Development Opportunities (supported with a dedicated budget).
- Staff Parking
Benefits:
- Local Government Pension Scheme, Excellent Training and Development Opportunities (supported with a dedicated budget) 24 days annual leave rising to 30 after 5 years (plus Bank Holiday and Christmas closure)
Closing date completed applications: Wednesday 14th October 2026
Interviews to be held: Thursday 22nd October 2026
Please apply via link.
This college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All college based positions are subject to enhanced DBS check and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community.