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Full-Time Administrator - Education Team

The Apricot Centre @Huxham's Cross Farm
Dartington, Devon

Posted: 21 Oct 2024

Deadline: 4 Nov 2024

Compensation: £22,000-£25,000 depending on experience (plus staff veg bag)

Living Wage employer Ethnicity Confident scheme

Paid Full-time

Job description

About Us: At Apricot Centre CIC, we are dedicated to supporting new entrant farmers and the wider land based/farming community through innovative education and development programs. As a Community Interest Company, we prioritise social impact and strive to foster an inclusive learning environment. We are currently seeking a motivated and experienced full-time Administrator to join our dynamic Education Team.

Role Overview: As an Administrator within our Education Team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our educational programs. You will be responsible for various administrative tasks, including data management, course administration, and supporting our team in delivering high-quality accredited courses.

Your contributions will help us drive our mission to empower learners and facilitate meaningful educational experiences.

Key Responsibilities:  

• Provide full administrative support to the Education Team, including scheduling meetings, managing communications, and maintaining records.  
• Assist in the administration of accredited courses, including enrolment processes and student support.  
• Input and maintain data for monitoring and evaluation purposes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant guidelines.  
• Support the development and maintenance of our website, as well as other online platforms, ensuring content is up to date and user-friendly.
• Utilise Canva and other design tools to create engaging materials for courses, workshops, and promotional activities.
• Collaborate with team members to enhance administrative processes and improve service delivery.  

Qualifications and Skills:  

• Proven administrative experience, ideally within an educational setting.
• Knowledge and understanding of accredited courses and the education sector is highly desirable.  
• Proficiency in Google Suite
• Google docs and also Microsoft - Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other relevant software.
• Experience with website management and content updates (familiarity with Square space and similar platforms preferred).
• Strong data entry skills and attention to detail for monitoring and evaluation tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.  
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and friendly work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• The chance to make a real difference in the agroecological education sector  through our educational initiatives.
• Additional benefits, veg bag, 28 days holiday, pension scheme

If you are passionate about education and possess the necessary administrative skills, we would love to hear from you!

Apricot Centre CIC is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities.

Application information

Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are interested in joining the Apricot Centre CIC to Rachel Phillips - rachelphillips@apricotcentre.co.uk - by 5pm on 4th November 2024

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