Administration Coordinator

Description:

Derby College Group (DCG) is seeking a proactive and highly organised Administration Co-ordinator to join the administrative team at the Joseph Wright Centre campus. This role is essential in ensuring smooth departmental operations, supporting leadership, and maintaining effective communication across campus and curriculum areas. It is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a dynamic environment and is passionate about delivering excellent service while contributing to the success of students, staff, and the wider community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate communication across campus and curriculum areas, ensuring smooth and consistent departmental operations.

• Provide high-level administrative support to leadership teams, ensuring effective resource management and organisation.

• Manage and maintain administrative systems to support inspections, audits, and strategic projects.

• Organise meetings, events, and activities, ensuring accurate documentation and efficient delivery.

• Deliver exceptional customer service to staff, students, and visitors, acting as a reliable first point of contact.

• Ensure effective reporting and record-keeping to support compliance and quality assurance standards.

• Support cross-college initiatives and projects, demonstrating flexibility and a collaborative approach.

About You:

• Organised, adaptable, and experienced in busy office environments.

• Excellent IT skills, with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office.

• Confident communicator, able to interact with a wide range of stakeholders.

• Strong customer service orientation, with a collaborative and professional approach.

• Keen eye for detail, with strong problem-solving and multi-tasking skills.

• Level 3 qualification in administration or customer service (essential).

Benefits:

• Competitive salary of £24,989 per annum.

• 34 days holiday (inclusive of 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days).

• Local Government Pension Scheme with a 19.9% employer contribution.

• Discount at the Ofsted-rated Outstanding onsite Little Explorers Nursery.

• TOTUM (NUS) discount card and discounted Tastecard.

• Discounts on East Midlands Railway Annual Season Tickets.

• Free Microsoft Office license with 1TB of OneDrive storage.

• Discounted treatments at SENSI salon (Roundhouse campus).

• Legal services discounts via Flint Bishop Solicitors.

• Continuous professional development and career progression opportunities.

• Free eye tests with Specsavers.

• Employee Assistance Programme.

• Cycle to Work Scheme.

• Monthly social activities and an inclusive work environment.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:
DCG is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring all applicants are treated fairly regardless of age, disability, neurodivergence, gender identity, race, religion, or personal circumstances. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.

Safeguarding:
This role involves safeguarding responsibilities. The successful candidate will require an enhanced DBS check and an online search. It is an offence to apply if barred from engaging in regulated activity with children or vulnerable adults.

Visa Sponsorship:
This role is not eligible for UKVI sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK or be eligible through another visa route.

Interview Date: Friday, 24th October 2025.