Sessional Call Centre Advisor in Hastings

Are you looking for a temporary role where you can make a real difference to students during an important stage of their education journey? Do you want to join a friendly, supportive team and gain valuable experience within the Further Education sector? We are seeking enthusiastic and customer-focused Temporary Call Centre Advisors to support our busy student enrolment period from 19 August 2026 to 11 September 2026. Based at our Hastings Campus, you will be part of a welcoming team, providing a professional and efficient service to prospective and current students, parents, carers and other stakeholders during one of the College's busiest times of the year.

This exciting role will include:

• Responding to inbound calls, emails and enquiries professionally and efficiently.
• Making outbound calls to prospective and current students where required.
• Providing information on courses, enrolment, timetables and College services.
• Updating student records and supporting administrative and enrolment activities.

If you can demonstrate the following, then we'd love to hear from you:

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Confidence speaking with a wide range of people over the telephone.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks accurately.
• Good IT skills, including experience using Microsoft Office applications.

Closing date: 24 July 2026

Interview Date: 31 July 2026

College location: Hastings Campus

Contract: Temporary Sessional Contract (19 August 2026 – 11 September 2026)

Salary: £14.55 per hour including £1.84 holiday rate

Please note: The start date for this role is fixed at 19 August 2026. Due to the nature of the enrolment period and training requirements, we are unable to offer flexibility on the start date and candidates must be available to commence employment on this date.

In return, we can offer you a competitive salary, training and support, a welcoming and supportive team environment, and the opportunity to gain valuable experience within the Further Education sector while contributing to a successful student enrolment experience.

To Apply and view the Job Description & Person Specification, please register or log in and complete the online form via the Apply link below. For any queries or to arrange an appointment to chat informally about the role please email peopleservices@escg.ac.uk. Please note we are unable to accept CVs in place of an application under our obligations for Keeping Children Safe in Education.

East Sussex College is a values-driven Further Education college with over 1,300 colleagues and 5,500 students across campuses in Eastbourne, Hastings, Lewes, and Newhaven. We offer a wide range of programmes including A Levels, T Levels, vocational courses, higher education, and adult learning.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles require enhanced DBS checks and eligibility to work in the UK.

We are also committed to making our recruitment process accessible for all candidates. If you require adjustments or support to fully engage with any aspect of the process, please contact People Services at peopleservices@escg.ac.uk and we will be happy to facilitate reasonable adaptations.

At East Sussex College, we celebrate individuality and strive for an inclusive, equitable workplace. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups, including Black and minority ethnic communities, people with disabilities and LGBTQIA+ individuals.

Please note: Applications may be shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed.