Administrative Assistant

There is no better time to start a career within our Administration team than now!

Would you like secure employment where you can progress your career?

If you would like to build a career that gives you genuine sense of achievement and fulfilment, then look no further and apply today!

Farleigh College are recruiting for an Administrator to join a busy and professional administration team. We are looking for enthusiastic multitasker, who is highly skilled and proficient in the use of Microsoft office, excel & word. The successful candidate who be a solution focused member of the team and be able to prioritise competing deadlines in a professional manner.

Our benefits include exclusive access to reward and discount scheme, comprehensive induction, commitment to your ongoing training and career progression, pension scheme, paid for enhanced DBS, wellbeing support, cycle to work scheme and more!

Farleigh Further Education College Frome is an independent specialist residential college for young people aged 16 to 25 with autistic spectrum disorders, Asperger’s syndrome and associated complex needs including behavioural difficulties.
We aim to provide every young person with an individually tailored programme of education, care, work experience, leisure and life skills and training within the community, to enable them to live as independently as possible.
Our dedicated team of staff create a safe, secure and independent living environment where our learners have a sense of belonging within their group and a sense of ownership of their home. Our approach enables young people to develop the confidence and skills they need to progress towards adulthood, including further or higher education and sustainable independent living in the community.

We are seeking an administrator with superb organisational skills and a keen eye for detail to join our busy, friendly offices where high standards are essential. Working across Farleigh FE College and North Hill House School, the successful candidate must be able to take accurate notes at key meetings and produce reports that reflect the salient points and the professional image of the business. They must also be able to manage some day to day financial activities as required, such as petty cash, placing orders and processing invoices. This role may also include providing reception cover on a regular basis.

The role holder should have a keen eye for detail, ensuring all information and documentation is correctly processed in line with Aspris policies and procedures in order that regulatory, statutory, compliance and financial requirements are met.
As a member of the Admin Team the successful candidate will also handle external and internal enquiries, prioritising as appropriate, and undertake other administrative tasks as required. Excellent communication, organisational and literacy skills are key.

This role will also involve providing support to the local HR team, assisting with Safer Recruitment and other HR processes, and eventually providing cover for payroll duties.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual looking to begin or develop a career in this environment. Basic IT skills are essential, but no experience is required as full training will be provided. This is a fast-paced and demanding role, and a high level of literacy and numeracy is essential. You will have excellent communication skills, a flexible approach, and be able to remain calm under pressure.

We are seeking a full time member of our team, working Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm.

As part of Aspris Children’s Services, we are immensely proud of the career pathway and training we can offer you. We ask that you can demonstrate the values needed for a role, transferable skills and life experience and in return we will give you all the training and support you need to progress.

The successful candidate will be able to adapt to company systems and have a good level of English and Maths to fulfil the role. If you can multitask and enjoy being part of a busy environment.

Above all, we provide a supportive and collaborative working environment where you can flourish in your career and feel incredibly rewarded by helping those who need it most.

If you want to progress your career working in Education, Aspris Children’s Services will help you get there.

Aspris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and at least 2 references which cover the last 3 years; for all our services we will request references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools.