Administrator (Temporary)
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Job Description
Administrator
Temporary | Contract
Location: the South East
Start date: 20 August 2026
About the Role
A further education provider is looking for an organised and capable Administrator to support the smooth day-to-day running of its administrative functions.
You'll be the person who keeps records accurate, deadlines met and colleagues informed, working within a busy team where attention to detail matters.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing general administrative support across the team's day-to-day activities.
- Maintaining accurate records and updating spreadsheets and systems.
- Liaising with staff, learners and external contacts by email, phone and in person.
- Supporting the organisation of meetings, paperwork and related documentation.
- Working to deadlines and prioritising a varied workload.
What We're Looking For
Essential:
- Strong administration and organisational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- A good level of digital literacy, including Microsoft Office
- Ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure
- Confidence handling sensitive information with discretion
Desirable (but not essential):
- Previous administrative experience within a further education or wider education setting
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
If you're an organised administrator looking for your next assignment, 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.
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Your Recruitment Consultant
JJ Grace
Principal Recruitment Consultant
Requirements
- Strong administration and organisational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Ability to work to tight deadlines
- Discretion with sensitive information
Skills & Qualifications
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