Administrator

Surrey Adult Learning has seven dedicated centres in Surrey. It delivers 800 courses comprising both a published course programme and a set of bespoke courses that are designed to meet the needs of individual groups of adults in the community. Delivery takes place in centres, external venues and online. There are 3 main teams that make up Surrey Adult Learning:

• Curriculum and Learning
• Operations
• Business, Finance and IT
This role sits within the Operations team as part of a small admin team who provide comprehensive administrative support to the wider service and Senior Leadership Team. The role holder may be asked, on occasion, to provide absence cover at any of the Adult Learning centres, on occasion. Key responsibilities of the Administrator will include:
• Maintaining accurate staff records including training
• Supporting tutors and senior managers with day-to-day operations
• Assisting with recruitment and personnel administration
• Delivering excellent customer service and impartial advice to any enquiry
• Upholding safeguarding and equality standards
  
  In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours:
• Level 2 vocational qualification or equivalent experience
• Strong IT and and organisational skills including use of the Microsoft Office package
• Experience in customer service and high-volume data processing
• Ability to multi task and work under own initiative
• Excellent attention to detail
To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 3 questions: 1. What skills, knowledge and experience do you have that would contribute to the running of a successful administration service for SAL? 2. What is important for a team to work together effectively? 3. What is your approach to delivering high quality customer care?

Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council Our Commitment

The starting salary for this position is £13,817 per annum based on working 18 hours per week (pro rata to £27,634 full time equivalent).,
• 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (prorated for part time staff)
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
• Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
• A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents.