Cross College Assistant

ABOUT THE COLLEGE 

Lakes College is a technical vocational Further Education College delivering education and training to full-time and part-time learners and apprentices to degree level. We have a vibrant campus in West Cumbria with state of the art vocational workshops and resources, including the National College for Nuclear Northern Hub.

Our mission and purpose are to:

 ‘Enable people to recognise and develop their potential’.

We are a people business and our mission applies as equally to our staff team as to our learners and employers’. We are a Good college and have ambition to be Outstanding by together developing our culture, standards and expectations. We encourage innovation, collaboration and reflection to lead to new ideas and methods. We gather, evaluate and use data to drive operational improvement.

ABOUT THE ROLE

In this role you will provide a a high quality, front line and varied administrative support service cross college to the Executive Team, Directors, COL’s, National College for Nuclear, Curriculum Staff, Mentors, ALS and wider cross college departments. Supporting staff in a variety of administrative functions. 

You will play a key role in developing and maintaining good relations with stakeholders / external customers to assist in the organisation of courses, events, placement visits and ensure appropriate records and correspondence is maintained.

Applicants must possess a minimum of 5 GCSEs or equivalent along with Literacy and Numeracy qualifications at minimum Level 2 or be willing to update.. A working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages and previous administrative experience is essential.

The working pattern for this role will be:

Monday – Friday- 8:30am to 4:30pm

**If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.**

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU!

·        Generous annual leave – 29 days plus 8 days bank holiday plus 2 discretionary days (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ service)

·        Automatic entry into the Local Government pension Scheme.

·        A dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are keen to develop and learn.

·        Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and development through mentorship and coaching.

·        Free onsite parking.

·        Subsidised onsite restaurant.

·        A cycle scheme tech scheme and discounted gym membership.

·        Fantastic facilities to resource our ability to teach our students.