At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide administrative support, maintain records, and produce reports for procurement and project activities.
- Company: The role is within a college that values equality, diversity, and safeguarding.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, access to a gym, and a salary stable electric vehicle scheme.
- Other info: The role is temporary for 15 months, covering maternity leave.
- Why this job: This position offers a 10% bonus upon successful contract completion and professional development opportunities.
- Qualifications: Experience in administrative support, strong Microsoft Office skills, and meeting organisation are required.
We welcome applications for this support post to commence as soon as possible for a period of 15 months to cover a period of maternity leave. The successful candidate will receive an additional payment of 10% of their actual annual salary on successful completion of the fixed‑term contract.
The Role
Provide high‑quality administrative and coordination support to the Procurement and Projects function, ensuring the effective organisation of project activity and procurement processes. This is a hands‑on support role requiring a proactive and organised individual who can work both independently and as part of a team, supporting the delivery of projects and procurement activity across the College.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to the projects and procurement team
- Maintain accurate project and procurement records, trackers and documentation to ensure audit readiness
- Arrange meetings, prepare agendas, take accurate minutes and track actions to completion
- Produce high‑quality reports, spreadsheets and documentation using Microsoft Office
Candidate Profile
We are looking for someone who has experience in an administrative support role in a busy environment, has experience organising meetings and taking minutes, and has strong Microsoft Office skills. You should display the values, attitudes, and behaviours consistent with the Catholic ethos of the College and have a commitment to equality/diversity and the safeguarding of young people and vulnerable adults.
Terms and Conditions
Hours: 37 hours per week, full year. Starting and finishing times as agreed. Salary: Posted on the Sixth Form Colleges’ Support Staff Pay Spine at points 11 to 14 – pro rata to £28,634 to £31,324 per annum. The successful candidate will receive an additional payment of 10% of their actual annual salary on successful completion of the fixed‑term contract.
Closing date for receipt of applications 11.59pm on Sunday 21st June 2026 (we reserve the right to close the advert in advance of this date).
Benefits
- Generous pension schemes for both teachers and support staff
- Pro rata to 25 days holidays plus 4 concessionary days and bank holidays for support staff
- Support staff contractual entitlement to time off at Christmas in line with the college holidays, usually around 2 weeks
- A genuine commitment to staff health and wellbeing
- Access to a salary stable electric vehicle scheme
- Access to the Cycle to Work Scheme and Techscheme
- Free use of the on‑site gym
- Access to professional development and the opportunity to undertake professional qualifications through apprenticeships
- Flu Vouchers
- Staff savings scheme
Legal
All offers of appointment are subject to Disclosure and Barring Service clearance as well as a range of other safer recruitment checks.
Temporary Project and Procurement Co-ordinator in Somerset employer: Catholic Recruitment
Join a college committed to staff wellbeing with generous pension schemes and professional development opportunities. Located on-site, enjoy free gym access and a supportive environment that prioritises safeguarding young people. The college promotes a culture of equality and diversity.
