Project Administrator – LEAP and Leading Lancashire

Project Administrator – LEAP and Leading Lancashire 
Salary £19,093 per annum (£9.90 per hour)
37 hours per week
Temporary until 28th February 2023

Lancaster & Morecambe College is seeking a reliable Administrator to support the Lancashire Engaging Apprenticeship Programme (LEAP) and the Leading Lancashire project. 

Leading Lancashire  
The Leading Lancashire project is part funded by the European Social Fund, and will support SMEs and the self-employed in Lancashire to develop effective behaviours in Leadership & Management,. Through the project we are also proud to offer a range of Chartered Management Institute (CMI) awards and certificates as well as short one day courses.  

LEAP – Lancashire Engaging Apprenticeship Programme 
The Lancashire Engaging Apprenticeship Programme (LEAP) is a  European Social Fund project and supports Lancashire based SMEs in a career focused way by offering mentoring and guidance to apprentices and employers alike.   
With a strong career focus, apprentices will engage in masterclasses with industry professionals designed to inspire and motivate them, ensuring they bring fresh ideas into the workplace. We can also support employers with coaching and mentoring. 
As the Project Administrator, you will provide administrative support for all aspects of the projects, including reporting progress to senior leaders, collating project feedback and monitoring key performance indicators.
Experience of working in a busy administrative team and providing customer service is essential to the role. You will possess excellent planning, prioritising and organisation skills and be competent in the use of spreadsheets, databases and word processing packages.

Benefits include defined benefits pension scheme, generous leave entitlement, opportunities for continuing professional development and good staff support services. For more information and to apply, visit the college website www.lmc.ac.uk. Please note, CVs are not accepted.

All posts are subject to a DBS Disclosure in line with our policy of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners.

Please note we do not accept CVs, download the LMC application form

Job Purpose:

• To provide administrative support for all aspects of the projects, including reporting progress to senior leaders. Administer systems and processes to support the effectiveness of the projects.

Key Tasks / Responsibilities:

1. Liaise with project leads to develop systems and processes to meet the project outputs.

2. Liaise with lead accountable partner as and when required to ensure all deadlines and targets are met.

3. Provide administrative support to track and monitor key performance indicators for the projects in a timely manner.

4. Support the administration of all the required information and data for submissions to lead accountable partner, including liaising with teams and individuals across the college to ensure all project expenditure is claimed in a timely and accurate manner.

5. Carry out all necessary administration within the Business & Conference Centre and manage the reception desk in the Centre for agreed periods of time, hosting Leading Lancashire clients in a customer friendly manner.

6. Provide administration support to all staff within the projects.

7. Collate project related feedback from all participants.

8. Engage with local employers to identify and support their training needs.

9. Proactively promote the college and the projects to business through a variety of methods.

10. Other duties commensurate with the grade of post as required.

Please note we do not accept CVs, download the LMC application form.

College Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the quality improvement process;
• Work within health and safety guidelines and be aware of your responsibilities for health and safety;  
• Adhere to College policies and procedures;  
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of young persons and vulnerable adults;
• Value diversity and promote equality and diversity;
• Promote College sustainability policies and strategies;
• Undertake professional development to ensure skills and qualifications are up to date;  
• Participate in meetings and events as required; Work co-operatively with colleagues and show commitment to the College and its mission; 
• Adhere to the College Values:
  Community – caring, collaborative and inclusive; 
  Opportunity – accessible, aspirational and transformative

Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate: This post is subject to a standard DBS Disclosure.

Please note we do not accept CVs, download the LMC application form

Experience 

Essential - Measured by application form and interview

• Experience of working in a busy administration team covering a wide range of duties
• Customer Service experience

Qualifications

Essential - Measured by application form

• GCSE in Maths and English (or equivalent level 2 qualifications)
• Business Administration/ Management Level 3

Desirable - Measured by application form

• IT Qualification

Skills / Abilities

Essential - Measured by skills test and interview

• Excellent computer skills including the use of spreadsheets, databases and work processing packages
• High standard of English and numeracy
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent planning, prioritising and organisational skills

Personal

Essential - Measured by application form, skills test and interview

• Proven organisational skills and the ability to pay attention to detail
• A reliable and flexible approach to work and smart appearance
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Suitability to work with young people and vulnerable adults
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Able to take responsibility and solve problems

Please note we do not accept CVs, download the LMC application form

JOIN OUR TEAM

Lancaster & Morecambe College is a thriving FE College, rated GOOD by Ofsted and justifiably proud of its strong links with our local community. Located between Lancaster and Morecambe, and within commuting distance of Central Lancashire, Cumbria and North Yorkshire, our industry-standard facilities attract colleagues from across the North West.

We are excited to be working in partnership with the Eden Project & local partners to develop the Morecambe Bay Curriculum to meet future employment needs and to utilise our wonderful local landscape as a unique learning resource. 

LMC is a respectful, welcoming safe space to work, learn and thrive with high expectations for all. Valued as a significant local employer, we work hard to provide a supportive, productive and fulfilling working environment for our staff. We are always looking for talented and innovative people to join us.

Valued as a significant local employer, we work hard to provide a supportive, productive and fulfilling working environment for our staff. In addition to a friendly team culture and a range of excellent on-site facilities, we offer:

• Relevant staff training and development and good progression opportunities
• Defined Benefit Pension Schemes for all staff (Local Government and Teachers' Pensions Schemes)
• Generous leave entitlement
• A range of family-friendly and other supportive HR policies
• FREE College gym membership
• Dedicated Occupational Health
• On site The Salon, Coulson's Restaurant and catering facilities
• FREE parking
• Cycle2work, a Government initiative that allows you to make huge tax and national insurance savings on the cost of a new bike and safety equipment via a salary sacrifice scheme

Please note we do not accept CVs, download the LMC application form