Brighton Met College, part of the Chichester College Group

Ref: BRTN9588

Administrative Assistant [BRTN9588]

Pro rata of £23,151 per annum (i.e. £18,771.08)

30 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Are you looking for that ideal part time, administrative role in the convenient location of central Brighton?

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team of administrative staff at our central Brighton campus. This site has recently benefited from a 16-million-pound reinvestment, and we are proud to offer our school leavers, apprentices and adult learners cutting edge facilities in the heart of the City.  

We are looking for a dynamic individual to be part of the team who deliver an outstanding service for staff, students, and our external partners. We are offering an interesting and rewarding experience within a varied, creative department and opportunities for you to develop your skills as part of a friendly and supportive team.

As our Administrative Assistant, you will undertake a range of administrative duties to support the work of our curriculum teams and the delivery of cross college initiatives. You will provide administrative support to the Business Administration Manager, the Head of Learning and the Department Management team. It is a busy department with several work streams and events happening concurrently and an ability to multi-task is key. A strong customer focus underpins much of the work with interactions with a variety of people and institutions: staff, students, parents, external suppliers, community, awarding bodies, local employers and stakeholders, awarding bodies.

Working for the Chichester College Group also offers a highly competitive pension scheme, above-statutory annual leave with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days plus college closure days over the Christmas period which is not deducted from leave entitlement. You also get access to a range of discount schemes and continuous professional development opportunities. Check out the Staff Benefits booklet attached to this advert for more information about our fantastic range of benefits available to staff.

You will require experience of working within an administrative role and a customer focused environment.  Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams is essential as are IT and keyboard skills and you should also hold Level 2 English and Maths.

The post is 30 hours per week, (4 days a week), over 52 weeks a year. Our administrative teams cover Monday to Fri 9am-5pm. The working pattern will be discussed at interview.

Please note that there may be a requirement to support evening or weekend events - any such arrangement would be agreed in advance and time off in lieu agreed.

Closing date:         24 March 2025

Interview date:      31 March 2025

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Suitable candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

The Chichester College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, which may include a check of the barred lists,/and any relevant overseas checks and a self-declaration relating to the disqualification regulations. We vigorously pursue all references and safeguarding checks to ensure applicants are suitable to work with young people.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

We are an equal opportunities employer.