Yeovil College has been on an exceptional journey over the years. Our College community is completely aligned, great people pulling in the same direction, who are making amazing things happen. Outcomes for learners that are some of the best in the Country, high financial performance which is enabling choices and the delivery of an exceptional student experience. Interconnected with our business community, we are focused on supplementing their prosperity for all of our benefit.
Yeovil as the principal town of South Somerset is set in beautiful countryside close to the wider South West and all of its benefits, making for a fulfilling work/life balance. Yeovil college is an incredible place to work, in our most recent Staff Satisfaction Survey over 97% of current staff stated that they were treated with respect by their colleagues and line managers and that they enjoy the work they do. We currently hold the Matrix Accreditation for the delivery of high-quality information, advice, and guidance and the Investors in Diversity Award for our approach towards improving Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement practices in the workplace.
We are looking to appoint a permanent HR administrator within it’s HR busy team. You will have an exceptional customer service approach and enjoy working in a fast paced environment face to face with our internal and external customers. As a highly skilled administrator your attention to detail and ability to work to tight deadlines will make you stand out. Adaptable and receptive to customers and sudden changes you will demonstrate a strong team ethic and like working as part of a team.
For full details of Key Roles & Accountabilities please view the Job Description attached.
To be considered for this role it is essential that you can demonstrate the following:
- Level 2 English and Maths - or willingness to work towards.
- Excellent administrator with recent, long standing experience in an administrator or office-based role.
- Excellent customer service approach.
- Experience of working in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience of working with confidential information.
- Ability to contribute to effective teamwork.
- Objectivity and sensitivity in dealing with difficult situations.
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills both written and oral.
- A well organised and methodical approach to work.
- Able to work accurately with strong attention to detail.
- Strong customer service skills and experience.
- Excellent computer skills including Word and Excel.
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic.
Please see the attached Job Description for the full Person Specification for this role.
Salary: £22,071
Full time, 37 hours per week, all year round.
Benefits Include:
- 30 days holiday (plus Christmas closure & bank holidays)
- Opportunities for professional development
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Access to free staff car park
- Staff discount scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Onsite free gym
- Onsite subsidised catering facilities
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Yeovil 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. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Potential applicants should be aware that all successful applicants will need to agree to an enhanced DBS check. Yeovil College follows the DBS Code of Practice which is available from the DBS website.