The starting salary for this position is £26,777 per annum based on 36 hours per week.
The role is offered as a 12-month fixed-term contract or secondment opportunity.
We are excited to be hiring a new Admissions Administrator to join our fantastic Surrey Adult Learning team based at the Guildford Adult Learning Centre, but with the option to work flexibly from other offices and home.
Rewards and Benefits
* 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service
* Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
* An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
* Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
* Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
* A generous local government salary related pension
* Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
* 2 paid volunteering days per year
* Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
About the Role
Surrey Adult Learning is a leading provider of diverse daytime, evening and Saturday courses and learning opportunities for adults. We offer a wide range of qualification courses, including English for Speakers of other Languages (ESOL), maths and digital skills. Our courses also cater to individuals with learning disabilities, mental health conditions and parents/carers seeking to upskill to support their children. Additionally, we provide courses for personal development in various subjects such as arts and crafts, languages and exercise. Our outreach provision is designed to assist those currently facing life challenges.
We have a fantastic opportunity to join our team to support the administration of our Adult Skills and Work Skills provision. This priority area includes GCSE and Functional Skills courses in English & Maths and English for Speakers of other Languages (ESOL) as well as Work Skills and IT courses.
You will have a key role in the day-to-day support to our Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) process, which assists learners to apply, be assessed and placed on the appropriate level course. You will check eligibility documents, facilitate assessments, coordinate course offers, process enrolments, respond to learner queries, monitor and keep track of information and update and maintain spreadsheets and databases.
You will work closely with Curriculum Managers and will liaise regularly with your colleagues to make sure that everything is in place to guarantee that process run effectively and efficiently.
Shortlisting criteria
To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your CV and personal statement will clearly evidence the following:
* Excellent interpersonal skills, along with a high level of written and verbal communication ability
* Great team working skills
* Strong administrative skills and experience of working within a customer-focused environment
* High standard of accuracy and attention to detail
* Excellent IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, SharePoint)
* Effective organisational skills with the ability to manage your own workload, meet deadlines and prioritise as required
The job advert closes at 23:59 on 20th April 2025 with interviews to follow.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our learners and expect all staff to share this commitment. A Basic DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check is required for this role and will be discussed further at interview. Online searches may be carried out on applicants who are shortlisted for interview.
Our Commitment
Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where:
* The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
* The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form
Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role.
We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.