People Administrator

Be the Heart of Our People Services Team

At Coastland College, our people are at the heart of everything we do.

We are investing in our people, culture and capability to create an exceptional place to work, learn and grow. We believe that by supporting our colleagues to thrive, we can inspire excellence in every learner, strengthen our communities and help shape a confident, resilient and future-ready Dorset.

We are looking for enthusiastic, organised and customer-focused People Administrator to join our growing People Team.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly, supportive and forward-thinking People Team at a time of significant investment and positive change.

As a People Administrator, you will play a key role in delivering an efficient, professional and customer-focused People Service, supporting colleagues and managers across the College.

Working across the full range of People Services activities, you will provide administrative support throughout the employee lifecycle, including recruitment and onboarding, employee administration, learning and development, compliance activities, workforce data and wider People Team projects.

No two days will be the same. One day you could be supporting recruitment activity and onboarding new colleagues, while the next you could be coordinating training, preparing employment documentation, updating workforce records or supporting compliance and safeguarding processes.

Designed to offer flexibility and variety, this role will provide opportunities to develop skills and experience across all areas of the People function. Depending on business need, you may support recruitment, people operations, learning and development, compliance or wider People Team initiatives.

What You'll Be Doing

As a People Administrator, you will:

Provide high-quality administrative support across the People Team.

Act as a first point of contact for People-related enquiries, providing excellent customer service to colleagues, managers and candidates.

Manage and monitor People Team inboxes, ensuring enquiries are responded to promptly and professionally.

Prepare contracts, letters, employment documentation and other People-related correspondence.

Support recruitment, onboarding and induction activities.

Maintain accurate employee records within iTrent and other People systems.

Assist with employee lifecycle administration, including contractual changes, probation reviews, fixed-term contracts and leaver processes.

Support learning and development activities, training administration and CPD programmes.

Assist with safeguarding and compliance processes, maintaining accurate and audit-ready records.

Support workforce reporting, audits and quality assurance activities.

Contribute to People Team projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Work flexibly across different areas of the People function to support business priorities and service delivery.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

Has excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail.

Takes pride in delivering outstanding customer service.

Can manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Has strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Can handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.

Is comfortable using Microsoft Office 365 and digital systems.

Enjoys working collaboratively and building positive relationships with others.

Has previous administrative experience and a willingness to learn and develop.

Demonstrates initiative, flexibility and a positive approach to problem solving.

Shares our values and commitment to supporting colleagues and learners.

Experience within HR, recruitment, employee administration, learning and development or People Services would be advantageous. However, just as important is a positive attitude, strong organisational skills and a genuine passion for helping people.

Making Your Application Stand Out

The supporting statement is an important part of your application and gives you the opportunity to demonstrate why you are the right person for this role.

When completing your application, please provide clear examples of how your experience, skills and knowledge meet the criteria outlined in the Person Specification.

We would particularly encourage applicants to demonstrate evidence of:

Providing excellent customer service.

Working in a busy administrative environment.

Managing competing priorities and meeting deadlines.

Working with confidential information.

Using digital systems and maintaining accurate records.

Building positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.

Supporting process improvements or finding more efficient ways of working.

Working as part of a team to deliver high-quality services.

Applications that provide specific examples and evidence against the Person Specification are more likely to be successful at shortlisting stage.

Why Join Coastland College?

Coastland College brings together the strengths of Weymouth College and Kingston Maurward College to create a vibrant, ambitious and future-focused provider of education and skills.

Our purpose is simple:

We partner with industry and our community to inspire students and apprentices for individual success beyond expectation, ensuring they are confident, resilient and future ready.

Everything we do is guided by our values:

Connected | Welcoming | Dynamic | Empowering | Courageous

What We Offer

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service (pro-rata for part-time roles).

Additional College efficiency closure days at Christmas and Easter.

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), providing generous employer contributions and long-term financial security.

Ongoing learning and development opportunities, including CPD, professional qualifications and career development support.

Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme, providing 24/7 confidential counselling, wellbeing support, financial advice and legal guidance.

Free eye tests through our corporate eyecare scheme.

Access to Blue Light Card discounts and a wide range of employee savings, discounts and wellbeing benefits.

Free staff parking on both College campuses.

Free access to our on-campus gym facilities.

Staff discounts across College facilities, including Hair & Beauty treatments, dining experiences and theatre performances.

Access to cafés and catering facilities across both campuses, including Coastland Coffee at our Weymouth Campus.

Family-friendly policies and flexible working opportunities where business needs allow.

A supportive, inclusive and values-driven culture where colleagues are encouraged to contribute, innovate and succeed.

The opportunity to work across two unique campuses: our vibrant coastal campus in Weymouth and the stunning historic estate at Kingston Maurward.

Safeguarding

Coastland College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check as part of our safer recruitment procedures.

Ready to Apply?

If you are organised, customer-focused and enjoy helping others succeed, we would love to hear from you.

Join us and help create an exceptional place to work, learn and thrive.

Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted as they are received. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if suitable candidates are identified, therefore early applications are encouraged.

Interview Dates: Week commencing 19 October 2026, although interviews may be brought forward where suitable candidates are identified.

Safeguarding Statement

Coastland College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants should be aware that safeguarding checks will be undertaken as part of the recruitment process. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This role involves regular contact with children and young people and is considered regulated activity under the relevant safeguarding legislation. The successful candidate will be expected to uphold the highest standards of child protection and follow all statutory guidance, including Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must declare all relevant convictions and cautions that are not protected under the Exceptions Order 1975 (amended 2013 and 2020). Guidance on which convictions must be disclosed can be found in the Ministry of Justice’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and the DBS filtering rules.