College Administrator

**Working Time Pattern**:17.5 hours per week - Tuesday 12.30pm to 4pm, Wednesday 12:30pm to 4pm, Thursday 12:30pm to 4pm, and Friday 8:30am to 4pm.

**Base**: Pure College, Central Stockport, near Stockport Train Station

**Company Information**

Pure Innovations Ltd is a forward-thinking charity with a 30-year legacy of empowering people with disabilities and barriers to education and employment. We’ve been transforming lives across Greater Manchester by providing life-changing opportunities to young people through tailored education and employability programmes. From school partnerships to Supported Internships, our work is driven by the belief that every individual deserves a chance to thrive—not just in education, but in life.

In 2022, we opened Pure College, a specialist college for young people aged 16-24 with Education Health and Care Plans (EHCP). This dynamic, inclusive setting has rapidly grown, and this year we’re proud to offer 36 student places across three exciting programmes: Ambition for Life, Ambition for Work, and our flagship Supported Internship Programme. Our aim is to give giving young people the knowledge and skills to succeed in life: through work experience, industry placements, travel training, and a focus on building confidence, wellbeing, and independence.

**Are you the right person?**

We are seeking a highly organised, proactive, and compassionate College Administrator to join our dedicated team. This varied role requires someone with exceptional administrative skills who can also support student progression, welfare, and engagement. You’ll play a key role in helping our students transition successfully through college and beyond, while also ensuring the smooth running of daily college operations.

To support the Head of College with a wide range of administrative tasks within Pure College. You will have excellent communication skills and will interact with students, staff, professionals and parents/carers ensuring the highest quality of customer service is maintained.

**Essential**
- Previous employment experience in an administrative role.
- Hard working and enthusiastic
- Effective communication skills, written and verbal
- Team player
- Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
- Ability to adhere to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- Understanding of Safeguarding, reporting any concerns where relevant
- Efficient time keeping
- Effective organisational and prioritisation skills
- Competent in Microsoft Office and technical ability to learn and navigate new MIS systems.
- Good attention to detail
- Flexible approach and willing to learn new skills

**Desirable**
- Experience working in an education or SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) environment.
- Previous administrative experience in an education setting.
- Understanding of EHCPs and Local Authority processes.
- Experience with student support or welfare services.
- Familiarity with college MIS systems and safeguarding procedures.

**Key Responsibilities**:
General College Administration

Manage day-to-day administrative duties, including filing, data entry, communications, and document handling.

Liaise with staff, students, parents/carers, and external agencies to support effective communication and coordination.

Attend and minute meetings (e.g., Governors' meetings), ensuring timely circulation of agendas and documentation.

**Progression Support**

Support student transitions and onward destinations by liaising with students, staff and stakeholders

Schedule and coordinate student progression interviews with relevant staff.

**Student Welfare Support**

Process referrals and book sessions for Talking Therapies and other student wellbeing services.

Provide signposting for external support services (e.g., benefits advice, housing support).

Support the coordination of EHCP Reviews: book meetings, liaise with Local Authorities, and process required documentation.

**Marketing & Communications**

Coordinate college marketing tasks including website updates, promotional events, and attending marketing meetings.

Support feedback and engagement initiatives (e.g., Customer Champions, surveys).

Draft and send communications to parents/carers, ensuring clarity and timeliness.

**Facilities Management & Health & Safety**

Monitor the general upkeep of college facilities in collaboration with site staff.

Support basic health and safety processes and reporting.

Liaise with external contractors and suppliers where necessary.
- The company reserves the right to reasonably amend the duties of this role in line with business needs_

**Are you ready for the next step in your career or want to champion the journey of a small specialist college, if so, this job could be suited to you.**
- This role is based within our college _
- A driving license is not essential for the role _
- Pure Innovations is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects