Administrative Assistant

Crawley College, part of the Chichester College Group

Administrative Assistant [Ref: CW0416]

15 hours per week, 38 weeks per year

Work pattern: Monday and Tuesday (8.30am - 17.00pm)

Pro rata of £26,045 - £26,141 per annum (i.e. £9,178.02 - £9,211.85), plus £214.99 Crawley Weighting

As an Administrative Assistant in our Student Services team, you will undertake a range of administrative duties which support this key team, including dealing with enquiries from staff, students and parents. Other key responsibilities include maintaining diaries and calendars, UCAS processing, supporting with student attendance related activities and organising referral meetings. Overall, the work you do as our Administrative Assistant will play a vital role in ensuring the Student Services team offers the best possible support to our students at Crawley College.

Working for Crawley College offers a highly competitive pension scheme, above-statutory annual leave plus college closure days over the Christmas period (which for this term time only role is incorporated into your salary). You have also have access to a range of discount schemes and continuous professional development opportunities. Check out the Staff Benefits booklet attached to this advert for more information about our fantastic range of benefits available to staff.

As our Administrative Assistant, you will have proven administrative, customer service and organisational skills, as well as experience of working with Microsoft Office.

Our Staff Benefits:

We have a fantastic range of staff benefits, highly competitive against what is offered by the private sector and other organisations, including:

Local Government Pension Scheme – the Group contributes 15% of your actual pensionable pay.

25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days in line with continuous service, plus bank holidays and college closure days over the Christmas period which are not deducted from annual leave entitlement. Plus, the opportunity to purchase up to 5 days additional leave.

Discount schemes – including discounts on shopping, restaurants, travel and onsite facilities such as our gym and First Steps Childcare nurseries (specific campuses only).

Family friendly policies – including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay (dependant on continuous service).

Continuous professional development opportunities – including development days, funded apprenticeships and access to a range of other courses and activities.

And much more - check out the Staff Benefits booklet attached to this advert for more information about our fantastic range of benefits available to staff.

Working in a vibrant and inclusive further education college is an inspiring experience. Our staff have a relentless focus on delivering outstanding teaching, learning and support, where you'll encounter a diverse student body, a positive atmosphere, ample support services, innovative teaching methods, community engagement and a celebration of individual differences. It's an environment that fosters personal growth and collaboration, to change lives through learning. 

We actively encourage applications from those seeking part-time roles, job shares, or other flexible working arrangements. Whether you're balancing caring responsibilities, pursuing personal goals, or simply seeking a healthier rhythm between life and work, we’re here to support you. Our roles are designed with adaptability in mind and at the heart of our people strategy is a commitment to an inclusive environment where different ways of working are not only accommodated but celebrated. If flexibility matters to you, you'll find a welcoming home here at CCG.

Closing date:         8 June 2026

Interview date:      24 June 2026

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Suitable candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

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