Brockenhurst College | Brock is one of the most successful Sixth Form colleges in the UK, offering A levels, Vocational, Adult Learning, Apprenticeships, Business courses.Employability Administrator
Here at Brockenhurst College, we are looking to recruit an Employability Administrator on a permanent, full time basis. In return, you will receive a salary of £24,617 per annum.
We are a high-achieving college who attract around 3,000 sixth form students across the region each year. We are based within the stunning New Forest National Park and offer our students a huge range of courses and superb facilities.
The Employability Administrator Role:
As our Employability Administrator, you will provide high-quality administrative support to the Employability team, ensuring the effective coordination of work experience, industry placements, internships, and employer engagement activities. This role plays a vital part in supporting the delivery of a well-organised, responsive, and student-focused service that contributes to excellent progression outcomes.
Responsibilities as our Admissions Administrator will include:
- Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Employability team.
- Provide a welcoming and helpful first point of contact for students.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of employer contacts and placement details using college systems.
- Support the organisation and promotion of employability-related events, handling logistics such as room/venue bookings, transport, catering, and AV equipment.
- Assist with the administration of work experience and T Level industry placements, including logging placement information, gathering documentation, and ensuring compliance with safeguarding and health and safety procedures.
- Manage the work placement inbox, responding to emails promptly and directing to relevant staff as necessary.
- Support communication with employers regarding placement arrangements, completion of the employer paperwork, and feedback.
- To provide administrative support for DBS checks for student placements where required.
- To act as the initial point of contact for employers and students during work experience placements.
- Receive and collate employer and student feedback and/or evaluation forms, and where appropriate, liaise with the Director of Skills and Employability and/or Curriculum Leaders with any issues.
- Keep accurate and centralised records of employability engagement in work experience, T Level industry placements and internships.
- Keep clear records of employers/businesses willing to support further placements and share with appropriate staff.
- Respond to email, telephone, and face-to-face enquiries in a timely and professional manner.
- Work collaboratively with other administrative and support teams across the College.
- Take part in regular professional development as required of the role.
- To demonstrate an awareness and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion as well as safeguarding and health and safety.
- Attend all College Open Events and assist with guiding potential applicants and their families around the campus.
- To carry out any other reasonable requests that may be required from time to time by the Director of Skills and Employability and/or Principal and CEO.
As our Employability Administrator, you’ll ideally have:
- 5 x GCSE at Grade C or above to include English and Maths (or equivalent).
- IT/Business Admin qualifications to at least level 2 or equivalent, plus GCSE Grade C or above in English and Maths (or equivalent).
- Experience in providing administrative support in a professional setting.
- Experience managing data, maintaining accurate records, and handling confidential information.
- Familiarity with coordinating events or activities and liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
- Knowledge of the further education sector.
- Awareness of safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusion principles.
- Proficient in using IT systems, with expert knowledge of spreadsheet software.
Benefits you will receive:
- 25 days leave, rising with service, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure (pro rata for part time staff)
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme provided externally to the College. This is a completely confidential service and is free to all members of staff at the College
- On-site Nursery offers childcare at superb rates all year round
- Free eye care vouchers for DSE users
- Free secure onsite parking
- Access to a range of discounts including shopping, travel and healthcare
- Access to onsite Gym, Tennis/Badminton courts, Football pitches (indoor & out)
- Weekly staff football
If you feel you are the right candidate for this Employability Administrator role, then please click ‘apply’ now!
Closing Date: 13th April 2026
Wessex Education Shared Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks which includes an enhanced DBS check as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK.
