We have an excellent opportunity to join our fantastic Student Support department as an Administrative Assistant.
As the Administrative Assistant you will be responsible for providing and facilitating efficient and effective administrative operations and will provide essential support to all areas within the Student Support department.
You will work closely with teams across the Student Support department to efficiently manage administrative tasks, streamline operations, and provide comprehensive support for Safeguarding and Student Funding requirements.
Responsibilities include:
Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Student Support Department. This will include the answering of queries to Student Support teams by telephone, email, in person and in a timely manner.
Ensuring Student Support are compliant in recording of Criminal Convictions and information relating to student vulnerabilities including Children In Care.
Managing the reporting and recording systems across the department as necessary to ensure that data is accurately recorded, maintained and made available for stakeholders as necessary, ensuring compliance with GDPR and confidentiality procedures.
Assist students by providing information about the Student Support offer at Bradford College and Signposting to external support agencies.
Maintaining the Student Support web pages to ensure they are accurate and up to date reflecting the current offer to students.
Manage office supplies, equipment, facilities.
Assist in organising and coordinating Student Support events and workshops, including the scheduling and communication with visitors
Ensure all Department processes and procedures are followed
To communicate effectively with all external stakeholders and provide accurate information
Liaising with internal stakeholders including academic staff so that they have accurate, detailed information for any Student Support activity and administrative tasks
To maintain confidential data and undertake tasks relating to the effective management and storage of paper and electronic documentation.
To carry out data input, prepare reports, and carry out administrative work efficiently with a high level of accuracy.
To carry out all administrative duties related to meetings as required.
Work under own initiative, prioritise own workload, and take decisions concerning established practices, referring only problems of a non-routine nature
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The Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate will be learner and quality-focused with a commitment to our vision of working together to transform lives. You should be able to contribute to our journey to Outstanding, creating a positive working and study environment, and, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion should be embedded within your core values.
Education & Training
GCSE 4 – 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in Maths or be prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability and then if appointed achieve within an agreed timescale
GCSE 4 - 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in English or be prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability and then if appointed achieve within an agreed timescale
Experience
Experience of providing administrative support within a diverse organisation.
Experience of Customer service in a diverse organisation.
For an informal discussion about the role, please email recruit@bradfordcollege.ac.uk
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest and number of applications so early application is advised.
Bradford College
At Bradford College, our ambition is to transform the lives of our learners, help them to aim higher and support them to achieve their goals.
Located in the heart of Bradford, we offer a wide range of courses at varying levels, with something to suit everyone. Undergraduate to postgraduate and professional qualifications to distance learning and short community courses.
We aim to attract and retain knowledgeable, passionate and focused individuals who can inspire, motivate and support both learners and colleagues. With a can-do attitude and desire for continuous self-improvement, you could make a difference in the lives of everyone at Bradford College.
Benefits of working at Bradford College:
Generous annual leave entitlement – equivalent to 30 days of holidays, plus bank holidays
Additional college closure days, including 2-week Christmas closure
Local government pension scheme, with a generous 18% employer contribution
Annual salary reviews
Career progression opportunities – 54% of all vacancies are filled internally
Free sports and gym facilities
Free wellbeing initiatives and access to our exclusive staff indoor and outdoor wellbeing space
Confidential employee assistance service and on-site mental health first aiders
Access to Bradford College benefits hub, offering retail, travel, leisure and dining discounts and cashback
Discounts on greener travel – cycle to work scheme & local MetroCard and Northern Rail discounts
Access to hair and beauty treatments in our student-led Signature Spa
On-site dining facilities, including our award-winning Grove restaurant
A host of training development opportunities
The opportunity to work for an organisation that is truly committed to creating a better future for all through education and training.
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*If you have the drive to further develop your skills and abilities, you will be given the support and opportunities you need to enhance your career. This includes access to in-house training and CPD, professional and academic qualifications and mentoring.
Bradford College is committed to supporting and promoting diversity and inclusion amongst our staff and student body. We promote applications across all sections of the community, recognising the benefits a diverse workforce can bring and therefore particularly encourage applications from groups which are underrepresented in our workforce.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In line with our statutory safeguarding requirements detailed in Keeping Children Safe in Education legislation, this role is subject to an enhanced DBS check, employment references, health screening and social media search.
Please be aware it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children and vulnerable adults.