Job Title: Project Administrator

Location: Middlesbrough College Main Campus, TS2 1AD

Department: Business Engagement & Partnerships

Reporting to:  Head of Work Experience and T Level Industry Placement

Salary: £25,025 - £27,331per annum

Annual Leave: 30 days per annum plus bank holidays

Contractual hours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks

Basis: Full time Fixed Term until September 2026

Pension: NEST Pension

Join Our Team

We are excited to announce an opportunity for a Project Administrator to join our Business Engagement and Partnership department. This is a fantastic opportunity to take the lead coordinating exciting trips and visits, ensuring they run smoothly and meet important regulatory standards. You’ll also lead the management of the Turing Scheme Project, working closely with international partners and playing a key role in creating opportunities for student and staff mobility. If you’re passionate about making a real impact through well-organised projects and enjoy collaborating across teams and institutions.

What You’ll Be Doing:

As a Project Administrator, you will:

*         Provide effective administrative assistance to facilitate the planning, coordination, and delivery of the Turing Scheme and related mobility projects.

*         Accurately complete and maintain essential project documentation, including spreadsheets, forms, and data entry using the Turing Scheme online Project Tool.

*         Assist in the arrangement of domestic and international travel for staff and students, including booking flights, accommodation, and local transportation in line with project budgets and schedules

*         Assist in budgeting tasks, including expense tracking, receipt reconciliation, and ensuring compliance with project funding requirements.

*         Contribute to the completion and management of all required documentation for college trips and visits, ensuring accuracy and compliance with institutional procedures.

*         Help ensure that all trips and visits undertaken by departments across the college comply with relevant policies, health and safety standards, and external regulations.

What We’re Looking For:

We seek candidates who:

*         Minimum Level 3 Business Administration qualification

*         Grade C or above in Maths and English (or equivalent).

*         Level 2 Customer Service qualification – Desirable

*         A commitment to undertake any mandatory training relevant to the role.

What’s in it for you?

The college offers an excellent benefits package which includes:

o    Generous Annual Leave (30-45 days per annum (pro rata), depending on role)

o    Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave

o    Competitive Salaries

o    Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme

o    Excellent Training and Development Opportunities

o    Dedicated Teaching & Learning Coaches for New Staff.

o    On-site staff parking available

o    Contributions to a variety of role-based pensions schemes including Teachers Pension, Local Government Pension Scheme and NEST Pension

o    On site restaurant and food outlets including Costa Coffee

o    Extensive wellbeing provision including, but not limited to:

o    24 hour Employee Assistance Programme (free counselling support for staff and their immediate family)