Administrative Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Salary: £19,775 per annum
Location: Cannington Campus
Bridgwater & Taunton College is located in the heart of Somerset, with main centres in Bridgwater, Taunton and Cannington. The College has an excellent reputation both regionally and nationally as a highly successful provide of Education & Training.
The area of Land-Based, Sport and Foundation Learning is a diverse area of BTC spanning across education for young people, adults, apprenticeships and Higher Education provision. The area also holds management responsibility for the running of several commercial enterprises such as the Golf Club, Rodway Farm, Equine Centre and Walled Gardens. The post holder will be engaged in ensuring efficient and effective administration processes are utilised to support the Area, working closely with the Executive Assistant and area admin team, located across each of the College’s campuses.
We are seeking someone who takes pride in providing an accurate, effective and efficient administrative service, has a positive attitude and can work both independently and as part of a team. The successful candidate will be confident in all forms of communication, proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software and able to provide excellent customer service both internally and externally to represent the College.
The postholder will be based at the Cannington Campus and utilise technology to maintain communication with the teams they are supporting, however, they will sometimes need to travel between campuses to provide individual support or to attend in person meetings, training, or events. Occasionally, there will also be the requirement to work additional hours for which time off in lieu will be given.
BTC offer a range of fantastic employee benefits including:
Generous pension scheme
Competitive holiday entitlement
2 week Christmas closure
Additional holiday purchase scheme
BTC Extra discount package, this includes top retailers, supermarkets, holidays, entertainment packages and much more…..
For further information about this role and to view the application pack, please visit
https://bit.ly/BTC_AdminCannington
Application closing date: Monday 10 April 2023
Interview date: Monday 17 April 2023
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £19,775.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Colleges & Universities
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Administrative Assistant roles across Bridgwater & Taunton College's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Colleges & Universities.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £19,775 - £19,775 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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