Operations Support Co-ordinator

Greenhead College, Greenhead Road, Huddersfield, HD1 4ES

19 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  4 January 2027

• Closing date

  1 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  13 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
  • Business support, administration and corporate services
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: Working hours: 37 hours per week, 8.30 am – 4.30 pm, Monday to Thursday, 8.30 – 4.00 pm , Friday. Working Weeks: Term-time (39 weeks), plus two full weeks during the College summer holidays, and 37 floating additional hours to be worked throughout the academic year, based on operational need, as agreed with the line manager (equivalent of 42 weeks in total)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £28,914.46 per annum (£31,324 per annum FTE)
• Pay scale: Point 14 of the Support Staff Pay Scale

What skills and experience we're looking for

This role is designed to support the three College Directors and deliver administrative assistance across multiple functions within the College. The postholder will provide high-level administrative and organisation support, ensuring the smooth running of their areas of responsibility. The role will also include oversight and first line management of the College helpdesk when implemented, as well as responsibility for a range of data management tasks as part of the Operations Co-ordination Team.

What the college offers its staff

• Schools Advisory Service EAP, providing access to counselling, physio, etc.

• Free use of Gym facilities onsite (6.45 am to 8.15 am and 4.00 pm to 7.00 pm).

• Eye test vouchers.

• Flu vaccination vouchers.

• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme.

• Health and wellbeing events throughout the year, including dedicated staff wellbeing day.

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.

• Personal and professional development 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.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Our commitment to student and staff well-being is reflected in our achievements. In July 2024, we received the Further Education Mental Health Gold Award in recognition of the comprehensive support we provide. In March 2025, OFSTED once again graded the College as ‘Outstanding’ in all six key areas, and as making a strong contribution to skills needs, identifying no areas for improvement.

Most recently in April 2025, we were honoured to be named Further Education College of the Year at the Educate North Awards. These accolades highlight the dedication and high standards demonstrated by our students and staff across all roles.

The College is a great place to work, with a warm, inclusive atmosphere existing between students and staff. Our staff are recognised for their hard work and are encouraged to inspire each another, and to develop and grow. We are proud to have a strong and able College Leadership Team, and a highly experienced Board, who work collaboratively to deliver the College’s purpose and principles, and strategic priorities.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Operation Support Co-ordinator Oct26.pdf - 251 KB (opens in new tab)

About Greenhead College

• Organisation type: FE College, ages 16 to 19
• Education phase: Sixth form or FE college
• Size: No information available
• Age range: 16 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Greenhead College website
• Email address: jobs@greenhead.ac.uk
• Phone number: 01484 422032
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/greenhead-college

Greenhead College is situated on a welcoming and attractive campus close to Huddersfield town centre, adjacent to the picturesque Greenhead Park. We are just a short drive from the M62 and within walking distance of both the train and bus stations, making the College highly accessible for applicants from across the Northwest and Yorkshire. 

The College is a great place to work, with a warm, inclusive atmosphere existing between students and staff. Our staff are recognised for their hard work and are encouraged to inspire each another, and to develop and grow. We are proud to have a strong and able College Leadership Team, and a highly experienced Board, who work collaboratively to deliver the College’s purpose and principles, and strategic priorities. 

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