2343 Administrative Assistant jobs in Groombridge

Crawley, Brighton MET or Haywards Heath College - part of the Chichester College Group

Progression Plus Administrative Assistant

Pro rata of £24,405 - £4,502 per annum (i.e. 1,375.47 - 1,420.68)                

19 hours per week, 40 weeks per year

This role can be based at either Crawley College, Brighton MET or Haywards Heath College depending on your preference. Please state your preferred place of work in your application form.

Do you want a rewarding term time only administrative assistant role, making a real difference to learners’ lives at college? 

As a Progression Plus Administrative Assistant, you will play a key role in providing an efficient and effective administrative service for the Progression Plus team and provide excellent customer service support to staff and students accessing the service.

Strong teamwork and collaborative working are an essential part of the role and our Progression Plus Administrative Assistant will have proven administrative, customer service and organisational skills, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people such as students, parents and other stakeholders

Working in a vibrant and inclusive further education college is an inspiring experience.  At our college, every member of staff plays a vital role in supporting student success, and our support teams are no exception. You’ll be part of a welcoming, student-focused environment where diversity is celebrated, individuality is respected, and collaboration is key. With a strong network of services, a positive team culture, and a shared commitment to making a difference, this is a place where your work will help change lives through learning — and where your professional growth is supported every step of the way.

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 20.4% of your actual pensionable pay.
li>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 (paid as part of the salary for Term-Time-Only roles) and a wellbeing day. 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).
< i>Family friendly policies – including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay (dependant on continuous service). < i>Continuous professional development opportunities – including development days, funded apprenticeships and access to a range of other courses and activities. < i>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.

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.

The working pattern for this role will be discussed at interview.

Closing date:    22 August 2025

Interview date:    12 September 2025

You will be asked to upload a CV before starting an application form for this role. The system will take information such as education and employment history from your CV and auto-populate the relevant parts of the application form to save you time. For the best results, we recommend your CV is formatted without columns or tables. Please check the auto-populated information for accuracy.

Please note that your CV will not be seen by Recruiting Managers so please ensure your application form is fully completed.

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.

Follow ‘Chichester College Group Careers’ on Facebook for updates on the latest career opportunities.

The Chichester College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, which may include a check of the barred lists,/and any relevant overseas checks and a self-declaration relating to the disqualification regulations. We vigorously pursue all references and safeguarding checks to ensure applicants are suitable to work with young people.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

Crawley, Brighton MET or Haywards Heath College - part of the Chichester College Group

Progression Plus Administrative Assistant

Pro rata of £24,405 - £4,502 per annum (i.e. 1,375.47 - 1,420.68)                

19 hours per week, 40 weeks per year

This role can be based at either Crawley College, Brighton MET or Haywards Heath College depending on your preference. Please state your preferred place of work in your application form.

Do you want a rewarding term time only administrative assistant role, making a real difference to learners’ lives at college? 

As a Progression Plus Administrative Assistant, you will play a key role in providing an efficient and effective administrative service for the Progression Plus team and provide excellent customer service support to staff and students accessing the service.

Strong teamwork and collaborative working are an essential part of the role and our Progression Plus Administrative Assistant will have proven administrative, customer service and organisational skills, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people such as students, parents and other stakeholders

Working in a vibrant and inclusive further education college is an inspiring experience.  At our college, every member of staff plays a vital role in supporting student success, and our support teams are no exception. You’ll be part of a welcoming, student-focused environment where diversity is celebrated, individuality is respected, and collaboration is key. With a strong network of services, a positive team culture, and a shared commitment to making a difference, this is a place where your work will help change lives through learning — and where your professional growth is supported every step of the way.

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 20.4% of your actual pensionable pay.
li>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 (paid as part of the salary for Term-Time-Only roles) and a wellbeing day. 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).
< i>Family friendly policies – including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay (dependant on continuous service). < i>Continuous professional development opportunities – including development days, funded apprenticeships and access to a range of other courses and activities. < i>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.

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.

The working pattern for this role will be discussed at interview.

Closing date:    22 August 2025

Interview date:    12 September 2025

You will be asked to upload a CV before starting an application form for this role. The system will take information such as education and employment history from your CV and auto-populate the relevant parts of the application form to save you time. For the best results, we recommend your CV is formatted without columns or tables. Please check the auto-populated information for accuracy.

Please note that your CV will not be seen by Recruiting Managers so please ensure your application form is fully completed.

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.

Follow ‘Chichester College Group Careers’ on Facebook for updates on the latest career opportunities.

The Chichester College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, which may include a check of the barred lists,/and any relevant overseas checks and a self-declaration relating to the disqualification regulations. We vigorously pursue all references and safeguarding checks to ensure applicants are suitable to work with young people.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

We are an equal opportunities employer.