Higher Education Administrator
When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed.
Join our growing Higher Education team at Yeovil College as a Higher Education Administrator. This is a full-time, all-year-round opportunity to work closely with our university partners as we continue to develop Yeovil College University Centre and bring more degree-level opportunities to the local area. If you’re organised, customer-focused and ready to support our adults with their student journey, we’d like to hear from you.
You’ll play a key role in the day-to-day running of Yeovil College University Centre, coordinating the administration and compliance processes that support students from application and enrolment through to graduation and graduate outcomes. You’ll manage applications, offers, enrolments, student records and loan processes, support student placements, coordinate exam boards with our university partners and contribute to key HE data returns and reporting. You’ll be a first point of contact for students, applicants and staff, working closely with curriculum teams, MIS, Student Experience, Marketing and external organisations including UCAS and the Student Loans Company. With strong attention to detail and a customer-focused approach, you’ll help ensure our processes are accurate, compliant and provide a positive experience for our students. This is a great opportunity to become part of the team helping to grow YCUC, strengthen our university partnerships and deliver our ambition to bring more high-quality Higher Education opportunities to Yeovil and the surrounding area.
What we're looking for:
Strong administration experience, with excellent knowledge of MS Office and the ability to manage complex processes accurately.
Confident handling data and compliance, including data protection and working within external regulations.
Highly organised and proactive, with strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and busy periods.
Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the confidence to work with students, staff and external partners professionally and positively.
Strong numeracy and data skills, with the ability to analyse information and maintain accurate records.
GCSE English and Maths (Grade C / equivalent or above) and a relevant Level 3 qualification, plus a flexible approach to working hours, including some evenings when required.
What we offer:
Annual Salary: £24,707 FTE
Full-time position, 37 hours per week, all year round or Substantial Part Time
30 days holiday FTE (plus Christmas closure & bank holidays)
Generous pension scheme of 16.1% employer contributions
Staff discount scheme with high street and online retailers
Opportunities for professional development and career growth
Employee assistance programme
Free onsite gym
Subsidised catering facilities
Cycle to work scheme
Access to free staff parking
Don't miss out!
Join Yeovil College and make a real difference in the lives of students as they embark on their educational journeys. Apply now to become a part of our dedicated team!
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you’re excited about this opportunity, submit your application as soon as possible!
Safeguarding Statement
Yeovil College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Potential applicants should be aware that all successful applicants will need to agree to an enhanced DBS check including child and if required adult barred list checks.
Yeovil College uses a third party registered body called uCheck to complete DBS checks on our behalf. Your data is handled according to the DBS Code of Practice which is available from the DBS website.
DBS checks are only one of several methods used to assess candidates’ suitability to work with children and young adults
