Administrator - English Department

Leeds Safe Roads Partnership; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in the UK is seeking an experienced Administrator for the English Department. Responsibilities include providing efficient administrative support, managing student timetables, and maintaining records. Candidates should possess at least 5 GCSEs including English and Maths, along with strong organisational and IT skills. This is a permanent role based across multiple sites in the UK, offering a range of benefits including annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave

Family-friendly policies

Training and development opportunities

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Free car parking

Discounted public transport travel

Qualifications

• Must have relevant administration experience.
• Ability to set up student timetables and maintain accurate records.
• Willingness to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient administration service for the department.
• Respond to departmental enquiries and book rooms for the team.
• Create and update tracking documents and take minutes in meetings.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Effective communication

MS Office proficiency

IT skills

Education

5 GCSEs (Grade A*-C/9-4) including English and Maths

A Level 2 qualification in Business Administration

Job description

Job title and organisation: Administrator - English Department - Leeds College of Building
Salary: £25,095 per annum
Hours: 37
Contract: Permanent
Location: Across all sites
Closing Date: Sunday 4 January 2026

As an award-winning college, we are always looking for exceptional staff to help us to grow our ambitions. We understand that education is not all about teaching and learning - it’s also about development, infrastructure, and exceptional systems. That’s why we truly value our support staff.

As the first point of contact forthedepartment,you willbe requiredto provide an efficient and effective administration serviceby responding to all departmental enquiries.The ability to communicate effectively with managers and staff is essentialand you willbe requiredtousea full range of MS Office programmes and the college’s data information systems.

Further dutiesof the roleinclude;settingup student timetables and registers,bookingrooms for the team,creatingand updatingtracking andmonitoringdocuments,maintainingaccuraterecords and files,takingminutesin team meetings,claimingfor qualifications,raisingpurchase orders and processinginvoices.

You will have excellent organisational and IT skills as well as relevant administration experience. You shouldpossess5 GCSEs (GradeA*-C/9-4) including English and Maths, or equivalent.ALevel 2 qualification in Business Administration is desirable.

In return, we offer anexcellent benefits packagewhich includes:

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays and 10 College closure days(plus anadditional5 days of leave after 5 years of service with us)
• Family-friendly policies, including flexible working arrangements
• Opportunities for training and development
• A well-respected pension scheme (West Yorkshire Pension Fund withan above averageemployer contribution)
• Free car parking at all our college sites (on a first come, first served basis)
• Family friendly policies and opportunities for flexible working
• Superb opportunities for training and development
• Discounted travel on public transport and a Cycle to work scheme
• Discounts and offers at major Street and Online retailers
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme.

So, ifyou’dlike to be part of a unique organisation that supports one of the largest and most diverse employment sectors in the UK,we’dlove to hear from you.

Please note that all applications should be completed online. Please visit the vacancies section of our website at LCB Home - LCB using this link: Search results

CV’s will not be accepted.

Closing date:Sunday 4thJanuary 2026

The College reserves the right to close this vacancy early ifa sufficient number ofapplications are received. We therefore encourage early applications.

Please note this position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and in line with KCSIE (2025) an online check will be conducted on information available in the public domain.

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates mustevidencetheir right to work in the UK prior tocommencingemployment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through theSkilled Worker visa route before applying.To be eligible for sponsorshipyou'llusually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Please ensure you are eligible before applying.

Leeds College of Building is committed to safeguarding children, youngpeopleand vulnerable adults. It is also committed to the Prevent programme and the requirement to prevent people being drawn into terrorism and expects all staff to share these commitments.

Leeds College of Building is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community. We value the unique perspectives and experiences of individuals from all backgrounds and actively encourage applications from individuals from an ethnic minority and the LGBTQIA+ community, as they are under-represented at ourCollege. Join us in creating a workplace where everyone can thrive to provide the best construction and the built environment education in England.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
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