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Administrator (Temporary)

Dovetail Ref: 191225
FE & HE Not specified Contract / Temp entry Level 1 October 2026
North West
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Education Details

Further Education fe college

Job Description

Administrator

Temporary

Location: the North West

Start date: 20 August 2026

About the Role

You'll join a further education provider in the North West, providing administrative support that keeps day-to-day processes running smoothly for staff and learners.

This is a varied role that would suit someone organised and methodical, who enjoys working to deadlines and being a reliable point of contact within a busy team.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Carrying out general administrative duties to support the smooth running of the team.
  • Maintaining accurate records and updating systems and spreadsheets.
  • Responding to queries from staff, learners and external contacts.
  • Preparing and processing documentation, correspondence and reports.
  • Supporting colleagues with meetings, scheduling and record keeping.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

  • Strong administration skills
  • Good organisation, planning and time management
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Confident with IT, including spreadsheets and email
  • Ability to work accurately to deadlines

Desirable (but not essential):

  • Previous experience in a college or other education setting
  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service

If you're an organised administrator looking for your next role, we'd love to hear from you.

Important Notice Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy. Because education matters. © Dovetail and Slate Limited.

A consultant will call you within one working day of your application.

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Your Recruitment Consultant

JJ Grace

JJ Grace

Principal Recruitment Consultant

Requirements

  • Strong administration skills
  • Good organisation, planning and time management
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Confident with IT, including spreadsheets and email
  • Ability to work accurately to deadlines

Skills & Qualifications

AdministrationRecord keepingIT systemsSpreadsheetsEmail communicationTime managementOrganisationDocumentation processing

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