Centre Principal Administrator

FutureSkills at MediaCityUK is a centre of excellence for creative and digital courses. We are a well-established educational provider for young people who wish to pursue a career in creative and digital industries. We are passionate about supporting each and every student so that they can flourish and exceed expectations.

Centre Principal Administrator

Reference: 000188 | Closing Date: 2nd September 2026 | Interview Date: w/c 14th September 2026

Salary: £23,940 per annum (actual pro rata salary £8,841)

Contract Type: Permanent / Term time only | Hours per Week: 15 | Location: Future Skills College, Dakota Avenue, M50 2PU

FutureSkills College is seeking a highly organised and proactive Centre Administrator to support the smooth day-to-day running of our vibrant college centre. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional administrator who enjoys working in a fast-paced educational environment and takes pride in providing outstanding customer service to students, staff and visitors.

Working closely with the Centre Principal, you will play a key role in ensuring the efficient administration of the centre, supporting operational activities and helping to create a positive experience for everyone who visits or studies at FutureSkills.

About the Role

As Centre Administrator, you will provide comprehensive administrative support across the centre, acting as a key point of contact for students, staff and stakeholders. You will manage a variety of tasks, from reception cover and customer service duties to supporting meetings, maintaining records and assisting the Centre Principal with administrative and organisational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the daily administration and operation of the FutureSkills centre.
• Manage telephone, email and face-to-face enquiries in a professional and timely manner.
• Assist the Centre Principal with diary management, meeting coordination and administrative tasks.
• Prepare meeting documentation, take notes and distribute actions where required.
• Provide occasional front-line reception and customer service support for students, visitors and staff.
• Maintain accurate student, course and centre records.
• Support enrolment, induction and student-related administrative activities.
• Process purchase orders, invoices and other administrative documentation as required.
• Support the organisation of centre events, open evenings and employer engagement activities.
• Monitor and order office supplies and resources.
• Work collaboratively with curriculum, support and central service teams to ensure an excellent student experience.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has excellent administrative and organisational skills.
• Is confident using Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Can manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates accuracy and attention to detail.
• Is approachable, professional and customer-focused.
• Can work independently and as part of a team.
• Has previous administrative experience, ideally within education, training or a customer-facing environment.