Senior Administrator Higher Education

The Sheffield College • Full-time • Sheffield • £29,335.91 - £34,234.26 / year • 12h ago

About us

The Sheffield College is a thriving further and higher education community, empowering around 13,000 learners each year to achieve their goals. Driven by our mission to transform lives through learning, we foster an inclusive environment — recognised through our 2026 Investors in Diversity Gold award and 3rd‑place ranking in the National Centre for Diversity’s 2025 Top 100 Most Inclusive UK Employers.

About the Role

This professional role is responsible for providing and co-ordinating administrative support for the UC Sheffield team, with a particular focus on the quality of the adult and higher education curriculum. The role will require a significant level of professional autonomy, independent decision making and proactiveness. There is potential for future supervisory responsibilities, as the UC Sheffield team grows further.

Main Responsibilities

Maintain an excellent standard of administrative support for UC Sheffield
Work with curriculum and support teams to ensure that Exam Boards, Review Boards and other key aspects of quality assurance are scheduled and supported
Operate a telephone and email service for UC Sheffield related enquiries
Coordinate, and monitor the administration associated with Sparks Teaching Services,

If you want to find out more about the role please contact Tina Harrison, Assistant Principal, Tina.Harrison@sheffcol.ac.uk

What we can offer you

As the successful candidate, you will be offered a salary of between £29,335.91-£34,234.26 per annum based upon a combination of the skills, knowledge and experience that you can bring to the role.

Our Full Benefits Package

Enhanced Pension contributions scheme with SYPA

Annual leave - 30 Days (222 hours) + 8 Bank Holidays (59.2 hours)- this includes a discretionary Christmas closure period
Health and wellbeing, we offer
- Employee assistance programme through Bupa
- Occupational Health through PAM
- Free eye tests for VDU users
Free parking is available at the majority of our campuses
Hybrid and flexible working opportunities
Continuous professional development opportunities
A people‑focused working culture where you can grow and thrive

Further information can be found on our Benefits and Career Development pages.

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confident employer and are committed to removing barriers for applicants with a disability during our recruitment process, upon appointment and as an employee. Please review our Recruitment Guidelines for Disabled Candidates which provides further information on reasonable adjustments and how the Disability Confident scheme works in practice. If you require any reasonable adjustments or any support at any point throughout the process, please contact jobs@sheffcol.ac.uk

Armed Forces Covenant

As part of our commitment through the Armed Forces Covenant, we’re pledged to support the Armed Forces Community. Recognising the value Personnel, Veterans and military families contribute to our community and country.

Safeguarding

We are an employer who is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. Successful applicants will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to safer recruiting procedures.  Further details on our safer recruiting procedures, including the employment of ex-offenders can be found here Safeguarding

Next Steps:

To apply: Click apply online and follow the links to complete the online application. For queries regarding the application process, please contact the Recruitment Team at jobs@sheffcol.ac.uk CVs are currently not accepted.

As a Leader in Diversity employer, we encourage applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.  

Closing date: 6 th September

Please be aware – If we have a high number of applications, we may decide to close the vacancy earlier.