Centre Administrator

Bedford, Cauldwell Street

Salary is between £24,522 and £26,754 per annum (Pro-Rata) DOE and Qualifications, 27 days annual leave (Pro
- Rata) plus Bank holidays,People’s Pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.

35 Hours per week / 52 Weeks per year

Permanent – Part time

This is a UK based contract
, and you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK
. Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer sponsorship and any offer of employment will be subject to evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.

We are currently seeking a Centre Administrator to join our Central Administration department at The Bedford College Group.

As a Centre Administrator, you play an important role in the success of our students through:

• Administrative & Customer Service Support - Provide a professional administrative and customer-focused service, acting as a key point of contact for students, staff and visitors while delivering excellent service standards.
• Reception & Communication - Welcome visitors, respond to telephone and email enquiries, and ensure effective communication between the department, students, staff and external stakeholders.
• Document & System Management - Produce and maintain a range of professional documents, reports, correspondence and records, using College systems and databases to ensure information remains accurate and up to date.
• Departmental & Student Administration - Support programme teams with student records, examinations, learner progression, trip organisation, purchasing, stationery management and other day-to-day administrative activities.
• Compliance & College Responsibilities - Contribute to the smooth operation of the department while supporting safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion, health and safety, staff development and any additional duties required by the College.

• Qualifications & Professional Training - Good general education with English and Maths at Level 2 or equivalent, a relevant Business Administration qualification, strong IT qualifications and training in customer service, safeguarding and equality and diversity.
• Administrative & Customer Service Experience - Proven experience working in office-based and customer-focused environments, using computerised systems, Microsoft Office applications and administrative processes to deliver high-quality support.
• Organisation, Accuracy & Communication - Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, take accurate minutes, maintain records, proofread documents and communicate effectively in person, by telephone and in writing.
• IT, Reporting & Teamwork Skills - Confident in using digital systems, email and internet applications, producing accurate reports and documentation, working independently and making a positive contribution within a collaborative team environment.
• Professionalism, Flexibility & Safeguarding - Reliable, adaptable and committed to College values, with a strong focus on safeguarding, equality and diversity, continuous improvement and professional standards, alongside the flexibility to travel between sites and support events outside normal working hours.

For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.

26th November 2026

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