9 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    1 July 2026 at 8am

  • Date listed

    22 June 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Administration, HR, data and finance

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year - Permanent  

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£25,185 - £25,989 per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience) 

What skills and experience we're looking for

  • One Sixth Form College, Ipswich
  • 37 hours per week, 52weeks per year- Permanent
  • Salary: £25,185 - £25,989 per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience)

We are seeking a proactive and organised Business Support Administrator to join our Facilities team and support the smooth running of daily operations across the Eastern Education Group. Working closely with the Facilities Manager and liaising with Estates, Finance, Procurement and wider business support units, you will help maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors.

In this role, you will provide administrative support including document management, data entry, scheduling and communication with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers. You will help raise purchase orders, process invoices, maintain accurate records related to health and safety, cleaning, security and maintenance, and assist with meetings, reports, presentations and service-level documentation. You will also contribute to process improvements, compliance activity, audits, and the coordination of estate and infrastructure projects, ensuring high standards of customer service at all times.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with strong organisational skills, good literacy and numeracy, and confidence using Microsoft Office. You should be able to work both independently and collaboratively, communicate clearly and remain calm under pressure. An interest in facilities management, estates or business administration is desirable. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop professional skills, gain valuable experience and contribute to the future development of our facilities and Estates Strategy.

What the school offers its staff

  • Membership into Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Family friendly policies and flexible working
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
  • Employee wellbeing initiatives
  • Free parking
  • Canteen
  • Company events
  • Access to various memberships and discount schemes
  • Learning and development opportunities, including staff development days
  • Funded subject course development for your role
  • Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities
  • Career progression opportunities

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
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Commitment to safeguarding

SAT and WSC are committed to Safeguarding. We aim to create the safest environment within which every student has the opportunity to achieve and progress.

Applying for the job

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About One Sixth Form College

School type
Academy, ages 16 to 19
Education phase
Sixth form or college
School size
2338 pupils enrolled
Age range
16 to 19
Ofsted report
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One Sixth Form College wowed Ofsted during their latest inspection, being judged Ofsted 'Outstanding’. Our Sixth Form is now amongst the first educational institutions in the East of England to get the highest possible grade under the new and more challenging Ofsted Framework.

Arranging a visit to One Sixth Form College

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk.

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