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Salary: £20,782, Pro-rata £19,023.52 (Pay Award Decision Pending)
Location: Cross Campus
Hours: 37 hours per week, 41 weeks of the year
Contract Type: Permanent
Reference: SR1549
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https://www.uspcollege.ac.uk/about-us/working-at-usp-college/job-opportunities/
Job Overview:
As a College, our strategy is Career Focused Learning and ensuring that the learner experience and our relationship within our community, local and regional employers, are at the heart of everything we do.
This post is to provide an effective and efficient level of administrative support, demonstrated and delivered by working collaboratively and flexibly within the central Administration function.
The post requires someone with experience of working in a fast paced office environment undertaking a busy role so needs a "can do" attitude. You will require a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and how to apply if effectively, specifically Word and PowerPoint.
You will need the ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team where you can demonstrate an effective contribution. You must also have the ability to handle difficult situations with sensitivity and discretion.
Additionally, you will have good communication skills and be able to prioritise your work independently, using your own initiative as appropriate. You will work autonomously and be accountable for your work.
Job Requirements:
- Proactive management of allocated Curriculum events
- Act as first point of contact and respond professionally to queries from parents, students and cross College colleagues and external agencies as appropriate
- Administration support in College events including Parent evenings, Open evenings and Enrolment including collation and dissemination of information where required
The right candidate will have:
- Comprehensive experience of administration (including Microsoft)
- The ability to work at pace and multi-task
- A logical approach to work, coupled with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Education to a minimum of Level 2 (or equivalent) in Maths and English
- Previously managed situations tactfully with diplomacy
Why choose us:
Our strategy is to create a Career Focused, Digital Learning environment, ensuring that the learner experience and our relationship within our community, local and regional employers, are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be selected as finalists for the AoC Beacon awards for effective use of digital Technology in FE. Providing a high achieving, focused learning environment allowing our students to achieve the grades they need for higher educations, or the skills and aptitude required to secure a suitable role in their chosen career. Our college is set in the leafy suburbs of Essex, with easy access to surrounding areas and amenities, we are based in a well-connected location both by road and rail.
What we offer:
- A dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are keen to develop and learn.
- Excellent pension provision
- Annual Staff Awards
- CPD days - opportunities to grow and development through mentorship and coaching
- Free onsite parking
- Staff appreciation days
- Eye care vouchers
- Onsite Starbucks & Restaurant
- Well-being days & activities
- Electric Vehicle Scheme*
- Discounted gym membership.
- Fully immersive teaching rooms allowing online teaching simultaneously at multiple locations.
- Hybrid Working available.
*subject to terms & conditions