Faculty Administration Assistant

Gower College Swansea is one of the largest colleges in Wales with a strong reputation for high quality teaching and learning. We have six campuses across the city with over 4,500 full time learners and 10,000 part time learners. We currently have a turnover of over £50 million making us a major employer in the region with approximately 1,000 staff.

At Gower College Swansea we are passionate about investing in our staff and looking after their wellbeing to ensure they feel supported in work and also at home.

The role

To provide a comprehensive administrative support service to the Faculty Office, based at Gorseinon, and to possibly support administration at our Llwyn Y Bryn campus one day per week. The successful candidate will have excellent people skills and enjoy working with young people.

• Part-time (20 hours per week)
• Term time (38 weeks per annum)
• 9am - 1pm Monday to Friday
• Fixed term until July 2027
• £13.52 per hour
• Primary location: Gorseinon campus

Key Responsibilities

• Providing a comprehensive administrative support service to the Faculty Office
• Key accountability for consumable ordering, maintaining accurate records and administering credit card returns
• First point of contact for visitors, lecturers and students

About you

• Previous experience of maintaining accurate administration systems
• Possess excellent IT skills
• With a minimum of 5 GCSEs Grade A-C (or equivalent) including Maths and English you will also possess a relevant level 2 qualification, ideally in Business Administration
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills coupled with the ability to communicate confidently at all levels
• Able to prioritise your workload and work to strict deadlines with a commitment to maintaining high quality standards

Benefits for you

• 28 days pro rata annual leave, plus bank holidays, and the college is closed for two weeks over the Christmas period
• A Local Government Pension Scheme with an average employer contribution of 21% (2025)
• 2 staff well-being days
• Discounted study opportunities on College programmes
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Further information

• This vacancy may close early due to high application numbers. Early applications are recommended.
• The Full-Time Equivalent Salary for this post is £26,084 - £26,226 per annum.

Diversity & Inclusion

We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our organisation.

Welsh Language

To apply in Welsh, please visit our Cymraeg site. We encourage Welsh applications as we recognise the importance of delivering bilingual services and expanding our bilingual workforce. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Safeguarding

Gower College Swansea is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to thorough pre-employment checks, including:

• Enhanced DBS check, including the Children’s Barred List (£49.50)
• Registration with the Education Workforce Council for Wales, where necessary (£15 - £45 depending on role).