Central Support Administrator

Capel Manor College is London’s only Specialist College for land-based studies and an internationally renowned learning resource for all those interested in Horticulture, Animal Management, Saddlery, Arboriculture, Floristry, Garden Design, Countryside and the Environment. Our aim is to ensure our staff enjoy coming to work, not only because they can make a difference to the communities the college serve, but because the College provides them with a great place to work.

The College are currently looking for a Central Support Administrator to provide administration support to all areas of the College and to cover the College Reception desk on a daily basis.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:
• Undertaking word processing of reports, letters, hand-outs, handbooks, and mailing lists for College staff as required to a high standard maintaining confidentiality as required
• Uploading documents to Moodle, including hyperlinks, if required
• Scanning, photocopying and laminating various documents. Logging completed photocopying and laminating tasks onto the photocopying record sheet using Excel
• Creating badges, place names and certificates
• Operating the College switchboard, including taking and relaying messages both incoming and outgoing.
• Dealing with all post requirements including; opening and distributing of incoming post and franking and preparing outgoing mail
• Responsibility for the ground floor noticeboard, ensuring this is kept up to date with relevant information

The successful candidate will need to be familiar with all Microsoft packages including Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access and have a basic understanding of Publisher. They will need to be confident in dealing with staff and members of the public over the telephone and in person.

Required Qualifications and Experience:
• Experience in an office/administrative environment
• Experience in a customer service environment
• Experience of high volumes of work and ability to work consistently under pressure
• Proven knowledge and experience in the application of all aspects of Information Technology including spreadsheets, databases and word processing
• Rapid and accurate data input skills
• Ability to think logically, ensure both accuracy and attention to detail

What’s in it for you?
Capel Manor offers a unique working environment with a range of benefits including:

• Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or LGPS (depending on job role)
• Employee assistance programme
• Superb staff development opportunities

Hours: 36 hours per week (to include approximately 20 hours of Reception Cover)

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring list check as it is within regulated activity due to the college being defined as a ‘specified place’. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

How to Apply
To apply for this position, please click on ‘Apply’ and complete an online application form.