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College Administrator
Job Title
College Administrator
Department
Business Operations
Responsible to
Head of College
Contract Type
Term Time Only + 2 Weeks (permanent, part-year contract)
Hours of Work
9 - 4:30 pm
Salary
£26,754- £34, 497 FTE.
Pro rata salary for 41 weeks (39+2) £23,640 - £30,481
Location
Salford/ Holyoake House Manchester
Job Purpose
To provide a comprehensive and efficient administrative service to the college, with particular responsibility for the coordination of examinations and accreditation of administration. The postholder will act as the main point of contact for the examination board(s) and will liaise closely with the Local Authority on matters relating to V10 submissions and funding arrangements for learners with additional needs, ensuring the college meets its statutory and contractual reporting obligations.
Contract and Working Pattern
Term time only, plus an additional two weeks to support pre-term preparation and post-term completion of administrative and examinations work (e.g. results processing, enrolment preparation).
Exact working weeks to be confirmed annually in line with the college's published term dates, and the two additional weeks agreed with the line manager.
Some flexibility around working hours may be required during college events and open days.
Key Responsibilities
1. General College Administration
Provide day-to-day administrative support across the college, including correspondence, filing, data entry, and record-keeping.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date student records on the college's Management Information System (MIS).
Act as a point of contact for students, parents/carers, staff and visitors, responding to queries professionally and promptly.
Support the organisation of college events, meetings and open days, including room bookings, minute-taking and distribution of papers.
Order, monitor and maintain office supplies and administrative resources as required.
Support other college teams as required during peak periods (e.g. enrolment, induction).
Coordinate applications for learner bursaries and free school meals, ensuring eligible learners are identified and supported through the application process in a timely and accurate manner.
Liaise with relevant staff and external agencies to maintain up-to-date records and ensure compliance with funding and reporting requirements
Oversee and provide mentorship to the Business Administrative apprentice and Office support worker
2. Examinations and Accreditation Administration
Coordinate the administration of internal and external accredited courses, tests and assessments in line with awarding body regulations and the college's examinations policy.
Maintain accurate examination entry data, including candidate registration, entries, withdrawals and amendments within awarding body deadlines
Process and distribute examination results, certificates and related documentation to learners and relevant staff.
Support the coordination of access arrangements and reasonable adjustments for learners, in line with awarding body and Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) requirements.
Maintain accurate records to support internal and external quality assurance, moderation, and accreditation processes.
Assist with the preparation of evidence and documentation for accreditation of visits, audits, and inspections.
3. Liaison with the Examination Board
Act as the college's day-to-day administrative contact with the relevant examination board(s), including submission of entries, amendments and results of queries.
Monitor examination board for correspondence, circulars and deadline updates, and communicate relevant changes to teaching and management staff.
Coordinate the submission of non-exam assessment and moderation samples in line with examination board requirements.
Support the resolution of any queries, discrepancies or appeals relating to examination entries or results.
4. Liaison with the Local Authority
Liaise with the Local Authority regarding funding submissions and associated data returns, ensuring accuracy and adherence to reporting deadlines.
Support the collation and submission of information required for the funding of learners with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and other additional needs, including high needs/top-up funding claims.
Maintain accurate records of additional needs funding allocations, reviews and Local Authority correspondence for individual learners.
Work closely with the SENCO/Head of College to ensure funding documentation reflects learners' current needs and provision.
Act as an administrative point of contact for Local Authority officers on funding, placement and review queries, escalating to Head of College as appropriate.
Support annual reviews and audits relating to additional needs of funding, ensuring evidence files are complete and accessible.
5. Health, Safety and Safeguarding
Help maintain a safe, healthy and secure working and learning environment for staff, visitors and interns/work placement learners, in line with the college's health and safety policy.
Act in accordance with the college's safeguarding and child protection policy at all times, treating safeguarding as everyone's responsibility.
Support the safeguarding of interns, work placement learners and other students on college premises or external placements, including maintaining accurate placement, DBS, and induction records.
Recognise and respond appropriately to signs that an intern may be at risk of harm, escalating concerns promptly to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) in line with the college's procedures.
Contribute to a positive, respectful, and inclusive working culture that safeguards the wellbeing of all learners, interns, and colleagues.
Person Specification
Essential
Good general education, including GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics at grade C/4 or above.
Proven administrative experience, ideally within a school, college or education setting.
Experience of, or willingness to quickly learn, examinations, administration processes and awarding body systems.
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines and maintain accuracy under pressure.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to liaise professionally with external bodies (examination boards, Local Authority).
Competent user of Microsoft Office and Management Information Systems (MIS).
High level of accuracy and attention to detail, particularly with data handling and record-keeping.
Understanding and commitment to, safeguarding and confidentiality in an education setting.
Desirable
Experience of examinations of administration and awarding body portals (e.g. entries, results, access arrangements).
Knowledge of Local Authority funding processes for learners with SEND, including EHCP top-up/high needs funding.
Experience of working with an Examinations Officer or awarding body directly.
Relevant administrative or examinations qualification (e.g. Certificate in Education Administration, JCQ Examinations Officer training).
Other Requirements
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
The postholder will be required to work flexibly during registration and External Quality Assurance Visits, which may occasionally fall close to term boundaries.
Commitment to ongoing professional development, including attendance at relevant examination board and Local Authority training/updates.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Passionate about using research to make a real difference? Salford CVS is looking for a Research and Insight Worker to help deliver impactful research projects that amplify the voices of local communities and the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector across Salford and Greater Manchester.
You'll gather and analyse data, work directly with community groups and VCSE organisations, and turn insight into high-quality reports that influence decision-making and drive positive change. If you're an organised, confident communicator who enjoys working with people and is motivated by social impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Main purposes of the post
To deliver Salford CVS’s research and insight work, which includes the collection and analysis of data and producing timely written reports of the findings. This exciting Research and Insight role involves a combination of VCSE engagement and community insight work across Salford and in Greater Manchester.
Hours: Part-time, 22.5 hours per week.
Days: To be confirmed (core hours are worked between 8am – 6pm, Monday to Friday).
Contract: 1-year fixed-term contract, subject to the successful completion of a 3-month probationary period.
Place of work: In person at Salford CVS’ offices, The Old Town Hall, 5 Irwell Place, Eccles, Salford, M30 0FN.
The Benefits of Working for Salford CVS:
We are an accredited Living Wage Employer, Living Hours Employer and Living Wage Funder, ensuring not just our staff are paid the ‘real’ Living Wage but also that any projects we fund can do the same.
For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the ‘apply’ button.
Closing date: Noon on Wednesday, 26th August 2026.
Interviews: Tuesday, 8th September 2026 - in person at Salford CVS’ offices.
Do you believe communities are central to preventing violence and creating safer neighbourhoods? Salford CVS is looking for a Development Worker (Violence Reduction) to support a community-led programme in Little Hulton, working alongside young people, residents and local organisations to identify priorities, shape solutions and drive positive change.
You'll build relationships, facilitate community engagement and co-design activities, amplify youth and community voices, and help local partners deliver initiatives that address the root causes of violence. If you're passionate about working with young people, strengthening communities and making a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Main purposes of the post
To support the delivery of the community-led violence reduction programme in Salford, working with young people, communities and VCSE partners in Little Hulton.
The Greater Manchester Combined Authority and Greater Manchester Violence Reduction Unit worked with 10GM, other VCSE providers and local communities to co-design our approach to a community-led violence reduction programme. The programme is one of the Violence Reduction Unit’s flagship projects across Greater Manchester and is in line with the ambitions of the Greater Manchester Violence Reduction Strategy and Public Service Reform programme to involve communities to identify priorities, problem solve and direct investment and interventions accordingly. In Salford, the programme will be delivered within Little Hulton.
Hours: Part-time, 18.75 hours per week.
Days: To be confirmed (core hours are worked between 8am – 6pm, Monday to Friday).
Contract: 1-year fixed-term contract, subject to the successful completion of a 3-month probationary period.
Place of work: Salford CVS’ offices in Eccles and within Little Hulton.
The Benefits of Working for Salford CVS:
We are an accredited Living Wage Employer, Living Hours Employer and Living Wage Funder, ensuring not just our staff are paid the ‘real’ Living Wage but also that any projects we fund can do the same.
For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the ‘apply’ button.
Closing date: Noon on Wednesday, 26th August 2026.
Interviews: Tuesday, 8th September 2026 - in person at Salford CVS’ offices.
Grade: NJC Point 23 - £34,434 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (excluding a 30-minute break each day)
Days: Monday to Friday (core hours are worked between 8am – 6pm)
Contract: Full-time, 12-month contract (possibility of extension subject to funding)
Responsible to: Grants Manager
Place of work: Based at Salford CVS’ offices in Eccles, Salford, M30 0FN, and in community settings
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Salford CVS to support our grants and investment programmes.
We are looking to recruit a full-time (37.5 hours per week) Grants Development Worker on a 12-month fixed-term contract.
You will assist the Grants Manager and Grants Co-ordinator in the development and delivery of a large grants and investments programme, aimed at voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations and schools, in excess of £2m per year and largely focused on addressing health inequalities in the city of Salford. The role will be based in both the office and community settings.
To be successful, you will be able to communicate effectively with people from a wide range of backgrounds, from small community groups to large charities, schools and public sector commissioners. This will include tailoring information, advice and guidance to the needs of the VCSE sector.
The Benefits of Working for Salford CVS
For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the ‘apply’ button.
Closing date: 9am, Monday 17th August 2026.
Interviews will take place in person at Salford CVS’ offices in Eccles on Thursday 27th August 2026.
START are recruiting for an Operations Manager.
Job Title: Operations Manager
Location: Salford
Employer: START
Hours: 4 Days per week (28 hours) worked across Monday to Friday, specific work pattern to be agreed, with flexibility required)
Salary Band: £33,860 - £40,000 FTE (£27,088 - £32,000 per annum actual for 28 hours per week)
Contract Type: Permanent
Pension: 5% employer contribution
Annual Leave: 30 days plus statutory holidays (pro rata for part-time staff)
About Us
START is a Salford based mental health charity, of over 30 years, that uses creativity, connection and recovery interventions to help improve people's lives.
Job Overview
We are looking for an experienced, proactive and highly organised Operations Manager to join our Senior Leadership Team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of START by ensuring the organisation operates safely, efficiently and in line with best practice.
Core Responsibilities
As Operations Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day operational management of the charity, leading on health and safety, facilities management, information governance, H.R, organisational policies and procedures, and the continuous improvement of our operational systems. You will also manage operational staff, lead key organisational projects and work collaboratively with colleagues, trustees, partners and external contractors to support the delivery of our strategic objectives.
This varied and rewarding role requires a confident leader with excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills, who can manage multiple priorities while maintaining high standards of compliance and service delivery. You will be passionate about creating efficient systems, fostering a positive working environment and ensuring the organisation remains compliant with relevant legislation and best practice.
Additional Information
If you are an experienced operational leader who thrives on driving improvement, building strong relationships and supporting an organisation that makes a real difference in people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.
Closing date for receiving applications will be Tuesday 18th August 2026 at 12 noon.
PLEASE PRESS THE 'HOW TO APPLY' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION.
START are committed to equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination and to creating an inclusive working environment for all. With this in mind, we welcome applications irrespective of age, disability, race, religion and belief, gender identity, sex or sexual orientation
No agencies please.