Wellbeing and Absence Administrator

Wellbeing and Absence Administrator

£19,360 - £21,945 per annum, based on an FTE of £23,130 - £26,218 per annum

37.5 hours per week

Term Time Only for 38 weeks

Permanent

About Us

Hartpury University and Hartpury College are among the UK’s leading specialist education providers in agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary nursing. Located in Gloucestershire, Hartpury University and Hartpury College sit side-by-side on a beautiful 360-hectare campus. We provide world-class facilities to more than 4,500 university and college-level students studying undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, A-levels and diplomas, as well as undertaking industry research. The University is rated top 10 in the UK for Teaching Quality (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023) and has 97% graduate employability, whilst the College is rated Ofsted Outstanding in all areas.  A passionate and innovative business culture and exceptional support networks make Hartpury an ideal career choice.

Hartpury is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves. We particularly welcome applicants that we are underrepresented in, including those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ communities, and those living with disabilities. As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion we offer a range of inclusive policies, flexible working arrangements and a multi-faith space to support staff from different backgrounds. To find out more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity, please click here.

About the Role

• You will be joining a team of highly driven professionals, passionate about delivering an outstanding service to our college and university students.
• You will be an experienced administrator able to take accountability for managing the Wellbeing reception area providing a professional, welcoming and empathetic service to students that need access to the range of professional services on offer.
• A key part of the role will be the monitoring of the residential absence process which is integral to our safeguarding procedures, providing detailed reports for follow up by the team.
• You will manage the appointments diary for the team when required as well as act as a point of contact for students who wish to access the services.
• The role will also require liaison with the local doctor’s surgery and organise student prescriptions.
• You will be involved in organising and promoting wellbeing campaigns and ensuring there is a range of information available on internal and external services both in the Wellbeing Zone and on our intranet systems.

About You

• With a proven track record in administration, you will have excellent interpersonal skills, together with a professional and positive manner.
• Attention to detail and excellent organisational skills and the ability to work to deadlines on your own initiative are essential.
• An understanding of safeguarding is desirable.

We offer a fantastic package of staff benefits including:

• Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous pension scheme (LGPS)
• Employee Discounts Scheme
• Onsite fitness facilities
• Support for continuous professional development
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.  All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks. 

Click the button below to apply online or telephone (01452) 702135 to request documents by post. 

Click here to view the full Job Description and Person Specification

The closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 6th October.

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 15th October.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK.