Programme Administrator in Nantwich

Programme Administrator

Recruiter: Reaseheath College
Location: Rease Heath, Nantwich CW5 6DF
Salary: £19,278.4 – £19,864 per year
Posted: 06 Dec 2025 10:16
Closes: 04 Jan 2026 23:59
Reference: R101847
Sector: Further Education
Job Level: Administrator / Coordinator/ Assistant
Specialism: General Education
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Organisational Type: General Further Education College Teacher Training Teacher Training Not Offered

Job Details

Job Title: Programme Administrator
Status: Part-Time, 29.6 hours per week (4 days), Permanent
Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 4th January 2026
Assessment Centre Date: Thursday 15th January 2026

Overview

Reaseheath College is a forward thinking and dynamic College providing an excellent educational experience to over 4,500 students a year. Situated within the grounds of the College is the state‑of‑the‑art Animal Centre and Zoo which have won national recognition for excellence as well as the courses that deliver the very best animal management education. Following continued investment in our facilities, we boast an exceptional range of world‑class facilities, as well as a team of teaching staff who are genuinely passionate about supporting every student to reach their full potential.

About the role

We are seeking a Programme Administrator to join our Animal Management team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the smooth running of our curriculum area and ensuring an exceptional learner experience.

As Programme Administrator, you will provide efficient and effective administrative support to the department. You will act as the first point of contact for student, parent and guardian queries, maintain accurate student records, and assist with key processes such as graduation, work experience placements and departmental events.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing and updating student records and results on internal systems
• Providing timely and accurate information to students, parents and staff
• Supporting the Curriculum Area Manager with agendas, minutes, purchase orders and general administration
• Assisting with the coordination of graduation and departmental events
• Maintaining accurate databases and producing professional reports
• Supporting course managers with work experience placements and study tours

The Successful Candidate Will

• Minimum Level 2 in Maths and English (Grade C/4 or equivalent)
• Educated to Level 3 or significant experience in an administrative role
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in MS Office and database systems
• Excellent organisational and communication skills with the ability to prioritise tasks
• A proactive, customer‑focused approach and the ability to work independently and as part of a team

We Can Offer You

• 35 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• A two‑week festive/New Year shut down
• Generous pension scheme with an employer contribution of 20.8%
• Enhanced sick pay of up to 6 months full pay depending upon service
• On‑site gym membership available
• Pluxee reward scheme
• Free Parking

Please note this role constitutes \’regulated activity\’ as defined by the Protection of Freedom Act 2012. The successful candidate will therefore be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check with barred list information prior to starting employment. You must also have the right to work in the UK and will be required to provide evidence to support this. In addition, online checks will be carried out during the recruitment process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Reaseheath College is committed to achieving its public sector general equality duty, which is set out in the Equality Act 2010. The College has a clear mission and clear values, which incorporate equality, diversity and inclusion. The College staff recruitment and selection process, CPD processes, policies and practice are designed to ensure that when employment decisions are made, they are based solely on the skills and qualities required for the position and comply with all relevant employment legislation and best practice standards.

Disability Support

The College is a Disability Confident Employer and will support any reasonable adjustments you require to perform your best during the recruitment process. You can contact the HR team at hr@reaseheathcollege.co.uk should you require any adjustments during either your application or during the assessment centre.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised close date if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

We do not accept applications or speculative CVs through recruitment agencies.