Administrative Assistant

1 month ago


Blackburn, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

Administrative Assistant (Library)

Salary:£22,071 

Hours: 25.5 hours per week (5 days per week) / 38 weeks per year
Contract Type: Temporary to 27 June 2025, or the return of the postholder, whichever is soonest

Blackburn College has nearly 700 people employed in a vast range of roles and feels more like a community than a workplace, and this sense of collaboration is just one of the benefits of working here. We strive to make our employee community a welcoming, caring, and enthusiastic one, fuelling ambition with opportunities and support to help us all achieve our personal and professional goals. 

We are proud to offer the full range of qualifications that students need to fulfil long and valuable careers. With purpose-built facilities, excellent grades, expanding catchment area, and purposeful vision. We believe that attending college is about more than achieving a qualification and aim to give all learners an opportunity to develop their full potential in a friendly and supportive environment. There has never been a better time to join us 

The Role  

Working as part of a multi-disciplinary support team in The Exchange, you will create a welcoming and positive experience for students, providing support which enables students to make full use of the range of learning resources and services available to support them in their learning. Working with students and College staff, in groups and as individuals, you will assist with advice and support in accessing and using all library systems and platforms. You will also regularly walk the floor to encourage student participation and promote positive behaviour.  

What are we looking for?  

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential to enable you to develop professional links with a wide range of individuals, at a variety of levels. Experience in the use of a range of IT packages and systems and working in a customer focused environment is essential.   

What makes Blackburn College an Employer of choice?  

You'll have access to a wide range of benefits and support, including, but not limited to: 

Salary band: Business Support point 10, £22,071 

Regular Staff Physical Activity Sessions and reduced-price gym membership 

Cycle to Work Scheme 

Family-friendly policies 

Free eye tests and contribution to VDU-use-only glasses 

Several food outlets with a variety of menu choices 

A full range of discounted professional Hair & Beauty services provided by the Academy Salon 

Professional bakery offering a variety of fresh breads, cakes, and ready meals.+ 

Employee Assistance Programme with a 24/7/365 helpline for advice and support 

Please click apply and we will email you the full JD, PS & application form. Please demonstrate clearly on your application form how you meet the criteria detailed in the person specification.

Closing Date: 9am Friday 25 October 2025
Interview Date: TBC 

Reference Number: 3631



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