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Help Us Shape the Future of People & Culture at Coastland College

At Coastland College, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As we continue to expand and strengthen our College, we’re investing in our people as the foundation of our success, nurturing creativity, wellbeing, and innovation to deliver a transformative student experience that empowers every individual to thrive.

We are excited to announce three new roles within our People (HR) Team that reflect our commitment to building a workplace where talent thrives, innovation is encouraged, and every voice matters.

• People (HR) Advisor
• People (HR) Coordinator
• People (HR) Administrator

These positions are more than jobs—they’re part of our promise to nurture a culture of trust, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

The People Team’s mission is to make Coastland College an exceptional place to work; a place where colleagues feel valued, supported, and inspired to achieve both personal and professional fulfilment.

If you’re passionate about people and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Who we are:

Coastland College is a General Further Education College spread across two campuses – one situated on the stunning Jurassic coastline in Weymouth and the other on a beautiful 18th Century Estate near the market town of Dorchester. As a newly united organisation, we’re bringing together the best of both Weymouth College and Kingston Maurward College to create an even stronger learning experience, with enhanced resources, a broader range of courses and industry-standard facilities.

We are Connected | We are Courageous | We are Dynamic | We are Empowering | We are Welcoming

With our combined expertise and resources, Coastland College is now one of the most dynamic and versatile further education providers in the region. From A-Levels to vocational courses and land-based studies to Apprenticeships, we have one purpose: to inspire our students and apprentices for individual success beyond expectation, ensuring that they are future-ready and prepared for today and tomorrow’s world.

Our supportive and dedicated community of staff place our students at the heart of everything they do, ensuring every learner thrives.

What we offer:

• Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 holiday days, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time roles) increasing by one additional day for each completed year of service, up to a maximum of 30 days after five years of continuous service.
• Additional efficiency closure days over the winter and Easter break.
• Generous Pension Scheme through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Access to Care First - our FREE confidential emotional support and practical advice scheme
• Dedicated CPD learning days to support learning and development
• Family friendly policies
• Free on-site parking
• Free on-site gym
• Employee discounts at on-site facilities such as Signature Hair & Beauty Salon, The Avenue Restaurant and The Bay Theatre
• Wide range of Health and Wellbeing initiatives to support staff including Corporate Eyecare vouchers

Main purpose of role

The People Administrator will provide comprehensive administrative support to the HR team, ensuring the smooth delivery of HR services across the organisation. This role is essential in maintaining accurate records, supporting recruitment and onboarding processes, and assisting with compliance and reporting. The postholder will work closely with People Advisors and People Coordinators to deliver a high-quality, customer-focused HR service aligned with organisational values and safeguarding responsibilities.

Work Location

Coastland College, Weymouth Campus with travel to Kingston Maurward campus when required.

Hours of Work

37 hours per week, Permanent

08:30 to 17:00 Monday to Thursday

08:30 to 16:30 on Friday

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Administration Support

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the HR team, including document preparation, filing, and correspondence.
• Maintain and update employee records in the HR system (e.g., iTrent), ensuring accuracy and GDPR compliance.
• Manage HR team mailboxes, triaging queries and directing them appropriately.

Recruitment and Onboarding

• Support recruitment campaigns by preparing job packs, advertising roles, and coordinating interview logistics.
• Process pre-employment checks, including references and DBS, ensuring compliance with Safer Recruitment practices.

Employee Lifecycle

• Prepare offer letters, contracts, and onboarding documentation.
• Assist with processing changes to employment, such as contract variations, leavers, and probation documentation.
• Liaise with Payroll to ensure timely and accurate processing of employee changes.

Compliance and Reporting

• Support the maintenance of the Single Central Record (SCR) and safeguarding documentation.
• Assist in producing HR reports and data analysis for audits and management information.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and internal policies.

Staff Development and Training

• Coordinate and administer staff development activities, including booking venues, managing attendance, and preparing materials.
• Set up training courses and workshops on internal systems and communicate schedules to staff.
• Monitor completion of mandatory training and maintain accurate training records.
• Support the organisation of CPD (Continuing Professional Development) programmes and track progress.
• Liaise with external training providers and manage associated documentation and invoices.
• Track and report on staff development metrics, including participation and completion rates.
• Assist in evaluating training effectiveness through feedback collection and reporting.
• Maintain accurate records for compliance and audit purposes.

General HR Support

• Triaging HR queries and escalating complex issues to People Coordinators or Advisors.
• Contribute to HR projects and initiatives, including wellbeing, engagement, and equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) programmes.
• Uphold confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions.

The important bit:

Coastland College is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults and so an online search will be conducted for the successful candidates. All new employees to the College are required to complete and obtain an enhanced DBS disclosure. A copy of our Safeguarding Policy can be found on the College website.

Please see our Job Description, Person Specification and Conditions of Service for more information about the role and what it’s like to be part of our team.  

We’re here to help you:

If you have a medical condition or a specific need for an adjustment to our processes, and you believe this may affect your ability to be at your best – please let us know so we can talk about how we can best support you and make any adjustments that you may need.

Don’t meet every single requirement?

We recognise that talent comes in various forms and so are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive and sustainable environment for all, that celebrates diversity. If you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement on the job description or you are seeking an alternative working pattern, please apply anyway – you may just be the person we are looking for. All we ask is that you make this clear in your application so that we can take this forward to the next stage of the selection process. In your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use.

Please note that in the event of a high number of applications, we may close the vacancy early.

We do not engage with recruitment agencies for this role. Any CVs received from agencies will be considered as unsolicited and the property of the Coastland College, with no obligation to pay agency fees.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £25,199.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Canteen
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free fitness classes
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person