College Administrator - Brighter Futures Specialist College, Greenwich

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Salary: £24,00 - £30,000
Hours: 37.5
Main geographical location of role: Greenwich, London
Closing date: 30 October 2026
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Job Description College Administrator

Brighter Futures College - Greenwich, London

Salary: Up to £30,000 FTE (£24,000 pro rata for 0.8 FTE)
Hours: 4 days per week (0.8 FTE)
Contract: Permanent, part-time

Join Our Growing Specialist College

Brighter Futures College is seeking a highly organised, proactive and confident College Administrator to join our specialist post-18 college in Greenwich, London.

We support young adults with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) to develop independence, employability skills and confidence through practical, vocational and community-based learning.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in the day-to-day running of a growing college and help establish effective administrative systems and processes.

About the Role

The primary purpose of this permanent position is to manage and support the college's day-to-day administration, ensuring that records, communications and operational processes are accurate, organised and efficient.

During the college's establishment phase, the successful candidate will also undertake a time-limited Ofsted readiness coordination project, supporting college leadership to organise documentation, track improvement actions and develop inspection-ready administrative systems.

Once this initial project is completed, the position will continue as a College Administrator, supporting the ongoing operational and administrative needs of the college.

Key responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day college administration, correspondence and office systems.
• Maintain accurate learner records, attendance information, enrolment documentation and staff records.
• Support admissions, EHCP administration and annual review coordination.
• Organise meetings, schedules, appointments and administrative deadlines.
• Maintain policy registers, staff training records and relevant compliance documentation.
• Communicate professionally with learners, families, local authorities and external professionals.
• Support the leadership team with administrative reporting and operational processes.
• Ensure confidential information is managed securely and appropriately.

Additional responsibilities during the establishment phase

• Coordinate the organisation and collation of documentation needed for Ofsted readiness.
• Maintain inspection preparation checklists, evidence registers and improvement action trackers.
• Support the development of consistent administrative and record-keeping systems.
• Assist with scheduling meetings and following up agreed actions arising from the college's work with Natspec.
• Provide progress updates to college leadership on outstanding documentation and administrative actions.

These additional duties will be undertaken under the direction of college leadership. Responsibility for educational quality, safeguarding and regulatory compliance will remain with the college's leadership team.

About You

We are looking for someone who is organised, reliable, detail-oriented and confident managing competing priorities.

Essential skills and experience

• Previous experience in administration or project coordination.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Competence using Microsoft Office and digital record-management systems.
• Experience maintaining accurate and confidential records.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines and follow actions through to completion.
• A proactive and professional approach to problem-solving.

Desirable experience

• Administration within a school, college or further education setting.
• Knowledge of SEND and Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Experience supporting quality assurance or compliance documentation.
• Familiarity with Ofsted inspection preparation or organisational improvement projects.

Direct experience of Ofsted preparation is not essential. We welcome candidates with transferable administrative and coordination skills.

What We Offer

• A permanent, four-day-per-week position.
• Salary of up to £24,000 per annum, equivalent to £30,000 full-time.
• An opportunity to help establish effective systems within a growing specialist college.
• A varied administrative role with an initial college development project.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• The chance to contribute to improved outcomes for young adults with SEND.

Brighter Futures College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners. Appointment will be subject to appropriate safer recruitment checks, including references, right-to-work verification and DBS checks appropriate to the role.

We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds.