Campus Administrator

Leek College

Campus Administrator

Job Reference: JUL20255583
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £25,991 - £31,049 Per Annum
Closing Date: Sun, 10 Aug 2025

Description
CAMPUS ADMINISTRATOR
Contract: Permanent - 37 hours per week
Salary: Points 12 - 20 (25,991 - £31,049)
Location: Leek College

Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) is one of the very best colleges in the country.  In October 2024 we became the first and only further education provider in England to achieve a full set of outstanding grades in consecutive Ofsted Inspections. This includes recognition of our strong contribution towards meeting Local Skills Needs under the latest version of the Education Inspection Framework (EIF).

The group is currently home to a population of over 6,500 full-time students with around 2,000 adult learners and students on higher education programmes. We have over 1,500 apprentices where we work with over 850 individual employers.  Our Sixth Form provision has a reputation for high academic achievement and excellence.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and suitably qualified individual with excellent communication and organisational skills to take on this role at our new Leek campus.

Reporting directly to the campus Director you will be responsible for providing a comprehensive secretarial and admin support service.

Duties are varied and include providing a full range of secretarial duties to the Campus Director, organising events, monitoring budget expenditure and allocations, processing orders, invoices and payments 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:

• Provide a full range of secretarial duties to the Campus Director including the production of confidential letters, emails, reports and presentations all to a very high standard.
• Provide an efficient and welcoming point of contact for all visitors, students and staff.
• Manage the diary of the Campus Director, which includes making arrangements for conferences.
• To work with the Campus Director to check data received from Information Services regarding student numbers, retention and achievement on courses and ensuring the prompt return of updated/amended information to Information Services.
• To liaise with the Finance Department regarding budget monitoring, orders, requisitions and purchasing procedures.
• Produce minutes of meetings held within the College where appropriate.

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/or 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 (pro rata) (plus Bank Holidays & Christmas Closure).
• Cycle to Work Scheme (Salary sacrifice).
• Health-related benefits including Subsidised Health Scheme.
• Excellent Training and Development Opportunities (supported with a dedicated budget).
• Staff parking available
• On site restaurant facilities and FREE early morning coffee/tea and toast

How to apply

To apply for the role of Campus Administrator, please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete an online application form.

If you are applying via a jobs board, you will receive an email and link that will take you directly to our application form on the Newcastle & Stafford Colleges Group website).

Closing date completed applications: 10th August 2025

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.