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Administrator (Temporary)

Dovetail Ref: 191546
FE & HE Not specified temporary entry Level 7 October 2026
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Job Description

Administrator

Temporary

About the Role

An education provider is looking to appoint an Administrator to support the smooth day-to-day running of its administrative functions, with a start date of August 2026.

You'll keep records, systems and paperwork accurate and up to date, working alongside colleagues across the organisation to make sure learners, staff and partners get the information they need when they need it.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Providing general administrative support across a range of functions.
  • Maintaining accurate records, spreadsheets and filing systems.
  • Processing paperwork and data entry to a high standard of accuracy.
  • Responding to queries from learners, staff and external contacts.
  • Supporting colleagues with meetings, correspondence and scheduling.
  • Following established policies and procedures in all administrative tasks.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

  • Strong administration skills
  • Good organisation, planning, multitasking and time management skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • A good level of digital literacy
  • Ability to work to deadlines and remain calm under pressure

Desirable (but not essential):

  • Previous administrative experience within an education setting
  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service

If you're an organised administrator looking for your next opportunity, 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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Requirements

  • Strong administration skills
  • Good organisation, planning, multitasking and time management skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Good level of digital literacy
  • Ability to work to deadlines and remain calm under pressure

Skills & Qualifications

AdministrationRecord keepingData entrySpreadsheetsFiling systemsCommunicationOrganisationTime management

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