Chichester College have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a VRQ Administrator at our Chichester campus. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basisand in return, we will offer a competitive salary of £23,151 per annum.
As our VRQ Administrator, you will play a vital role in the achievement of Vocationally Related Qualifications, undertaking a range of administrative duties to support the work of the Distance Learning team in their management of VRQ and other Distance Learning qualifications. You will compile and continuously update data to inform on accurate outcomes of participation, completion and success.
As an experienced Administrator, you will have GCSE in English and Maths at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) as well as experience working within a customer focused environment. A recognised understanding of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook is essential.
Working for Chichester College offers a highly competitive pension scheme, above-statutory annual leave which rises with continuous service, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days plus college closure days over the Christmas period which is not deducted from leave entitlement. We also offer discounts at our on-site First Steps Childcare nursery and gym.
Key Responsibilities of our VRQ Administrator:
- Providing an efficient and effective administrative service as part of the Distance Learning team, dealing with enquiries from staff, students and key stakeholders.
- Providing effective support services to staff and students within the area, maintaining excellent customer service at all times.
- Updating and maintain diaries and calendars, databases, records and reports.
- Liasing with staff and external organisations, as appropriate.
- Preparing documentation and correspondence to support the core business and administration of the area and ensure that information is sent out in a timely manner.
- Providing effective administrative support for the successful implementation of curriculum.
- Providing support when necessary to ensure that area and cross-college events run smoothly.
Our ideal VRQ Administrator should have the below skills and experience:
- GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths at grade C/4 or above
- Experience working within an administrative role
- Experience working within a customer focused environment
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook
- Time management skills, organisational skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines
- Ability to communicate with a diverse range of people at all levels, verbally and in writing
Closing date for applications: 19 August 2024
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The Chichester College Group has seven colleges, Anglia Examinations, First Steps Childcare Group, Chichester English School and 2,600 staff spread across West Sussex and Brighton & Hove. This makes us the largest college group in Sussex, providing high quality learning opportunities for over 25,000 students every year.
We offer generous pension schemes, hybrid working opportunities, college closure days over the Christmas period (which is not deducted from annual leave entitlement) plus the option to purchase up to 10 days additional leave, and discounts at onsite facilities such as gym membership and nursery fees at certain campuses
If you would like to learn more about our VRQ Administrator role, then please click ‘apply' today!
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