Job Description

Vacancy Name

Academy Administrator - Maternity Cover

Vacancy No

VN5491

Location City

Exeter

Location Postal Code

EX3 0DB

Contract Type

Fixed Term Contract

Hours per week

37.50

Working Days & Times

Mon - Fri 8.30 - 4.30pm

Salary Minimum Pounds

24750

Salary Maximum Pounds

24750

Description

Learning Curve Group are a national training and education specialist we work with further education providers, employers, and learners to help them achieve success. We have strong values which are all centred around our learners - and that is how we believe it should be, as we impact on over 100,000 of them every year. Our 'Purple People', the dedicated and passionate people of LCG, help us to deliver success no matter what, to achieve our vision to 'transform lives through learning'.

Role Information

You will need these important qualities:

Excellent Communication at all levels both face to face and remote. Excellent IT Skills. Ability to work unsupervised and work well as part of a team. Excellent organisational skills. Good time management.

MY MAIN DUTIES

To be responsible for the running of reception/front office and greet visitors. To provide administration support to academy manager and delivery staff within the academy. Monitor exams bookings for all sectors, booking exams, preparing invigilation packs, seating plan, and exam laptops for each weekly session. Monitor all workshop bookings dealing with queries, booking workshop sessions, and maintaining the centre planner with any updates. Advise commercial customers of the eligibility requirements for initial and reassessment courses checking with tutors for accuracy and currency of their qualifications. Registers learners with awarding organisations (AO's), and claim certificates as requested by Lead Tutors and IQA's. Arrange and track inductions of new starts. Liaise with stakeholders and learners to book employability courses, complete sign-up documentation, book CSCS tests, and coordinate CSCS cards as required. To be responsible for Data input of student data onto MIS system and update as required. Set up E Portfolio accounts for commercial learners and archive accounts once completed. Establish and coordinate student's personal files in centre and ensure audit compliance. To monitor and track attendance daily - ensure registers are taken timely and any learner's not attended contact is made. Take deposits and arrange payments from learners ready to start course ensuring payment are complete before attending. Arrange purchase orders and take responsibility for ordering resources for the centre, stock ordering and monitoring. Assist in preparing for open events and taster sessions. General administrations of commercial and bespoke training. Conduct your role in line with the company values and expected behaviours. Across site working if needed. Promote and ensure safe working practices in line with current Health and Safety legislation, including health and safety department inspections and risk assessments.

Essentia Criteria

Level 3 Business Administration Qualification Previous experience within an administration function

Why work for Learning Curve group?

There are many reasons that make Learning Curve Group a fantastic place to work!



Although we have some great benefits, we know that one of our biggest perks is the incredible People & Culture we have been lucky enough to create. Don't just take our word for it though, you can hear from some of our Purple People here:



In addition to working for a company that has been listed as the top 100 companies to work for in 2023, you'll have access to below benefits:
26 days annual leave + Bank Holidays Buy & Sell an additional 5 days each year Length of service annual leave increments starting at 2 years Healthcare Scheme Home & Tech schemes Enhanced Family Leave Paid Volunteer day each year Early Finish Fridays on the last Friday of every month Student / Teacher Discount Uniform

HEAD OFFICE PERKS

We wish we could provide these to all, but as a national company its not always possible. However these perks are available to all staff when they attend our incredible Head Office space.
Electric Car charging points Free fruit, Coffee and Tea Onsite Shower Prayer room on request or list of nearest available places of worship

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

You're unique - and we love that about you. As an equal opportunity employer, we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.



Don't just take our word for it though! Our commitment to a number of covenants and pledges will show you just how serious we are about equal opportunities for all.

Halo Code

Learning Curve Group stand against hair discrimination in the workplace and champion the right for our Purple People to embrace Afro-Hairstyles including including, but not limited to, afros, locs, twists, braids, cornrows, fades, hair straightened through the application of heat or chemicals, weaves, wigs, headscarves, and wraps.

Disability Confident Leader

Disability Confident Leader status is the highest level of the scheme. It is awarded to organisations that act as champions for the rights of disabled people within their networks and who lead the way to help other businesses to become disability confident. At LCG we understand the need to remove barriers to create a level playing field. That's why if you require any reasonable adjustments to the interview and/or workplace, we welcome a discussion.

Armed Forces Covenant Gold

12% of our entire workforce are veterans of the armed forces and as such as its only right we show our support by pledging to the Armed Forces Covenant. It is a promise to those who serve or who have served, and their families, which says we will do all we can to ensure they are treated fairly and not disadvantaged in their day-to-day lives. As part of this promise, Reservists will receive an additional 10 days paid leave to attend training.
Domestic Abuse Covenant Care Leaver Covenant Working Chance Ban the box

Recruitment Checks

Learners are at the centre of everything we do so we are committed to safeguarding and promoting their welfare. The successful applicant will be required to provide satisfactory references and prove their eligibility to work in the UK. For this role, we will also carry out adverse media checks and also need to carry out a DBS check and will ask information related to previous convictions if you are shortlisted for interview.




Please be assured that a previous conviction does not automatically rule you out of a role, unless you are barred from working with children or adults. We will follow our risk assessment process to understand age of, context and relevance to the conviction(s).

Education Level

Vocational

Level of Vocational Experience

3 years

Applications Close Date

02 Feb 2026