Administrator - English Department

Overview

As an award-winning college, we are recruiting an administrator to be based within the English department. You will be the first point of contact for the department, handling enquiries face to face, by phone or electronically; using MS Office programs and the college's data information systems to set up student timetables and registers, book rooms for the team, create and update tracking and monitoring documents, maintain accurate records and files, take minutes in team meetings, claim for qualifications, raise purchase orders and process invoices.

• Deal with all enquiries to the department (face to face, by phone or electronic).
• Use MS Office and the college data information systems to manage timetables, registers, room bookings, and tracking documents.
• Maintain accurate records and files.
• Take minutes in team meetings.
• Raise purchase orders and process invoices.

• Excellent organisational skills and confidence in using IT systems.
• Relevant and recent administration experience.
• GCSE English and Maths (Grade 9-1/A*
  - C) or equivalent.

• A 25-day annual leave entitlement, plus 8 Bank Holidays and 10 college closure days (Plus an additional 5 days of annual leave after 5 years of service).
• A well-respected pension scheme (West Yorkshire Pension Fund with an above average employer contribution).
• Free parking at all college sites (on a first come first served basis).
• Family friendly policies and opportunities for flexible working.
• Superb opportunities for training and development.
• Discounted travel on public transport and a Cycle to work scheme.
• Discounts and offers at major High Street and Online retailers.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme.

Please note:

• Closing date for applications:
  Wednesday 18 February 2026.
• The College reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a sufficient number of applications are received.
• This position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and, in line with KCSIE (2025), an online check will be conducted on information available in the public domain.
• Leeds College of Building is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and to fostering an inclusive and diverse community.
• We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds, including those from ethnic minority and LGBTQIA+ communities.

We reserve the right to request further information from applicants and to contact referees as part of our recruitment process. This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment.