Short Course Administrator
Location: West Dean, West Sussex (PO18 0QZ)
Contract: Fixed Term 6 months in the first instance
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary: £23,569 per annum

About West Dean
West Dean is a unique and inspiring place to work, combining internationally recognised education in arts, crafts, design, and conservation with award-winning gardens, historic collections, and a 6,350-acre working estate in the South Downs National Park. Our London campus, KLC School of Design, complements this with a vibrant city-based studio environment. Together, our campuses offer a rich mix of education, heritage, hospitality, and visitor experiences, with a community that values creativity, craftsmanship, inclusivity, and sustainability.

About the Role
West Dean College’s Short Course programme is one of the largest and most prestigious in the UK, attracting thousands of learners each year. The Short Course Administrator plays a pivotal role in supporting the delivery of this programme, providing high-quality administrative and organisational support to ensure courses run smoothly, tutors are fully supported, and students enjoy an exceptional learning experience.

Person Specification
We are seeking an organised, proactive, and adaptable professional with experience in administrative or customer-facing roles. The successful candidate will be confident with databases and Microsoft Office, attentive to detail, and able to manage competing deadlines. Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, supportive approach are essential.

Benefits

• 33 days annual leave (inc. bank holidays, pro rata for part-time)
• Generous contributory pension scheme (4–7.5% employer match)
• Company sick pay and Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders on site
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free entry to West Dean Gardens and access to College facilities
• Complimentary and discounted short courses and events
• Discounts in retail shops and on food & beverage

Apply
If you are passionate about delivering excellent service, supporting creative education, and being part of a vibrant, collaborative team, we would love to hear from you. Please apply via our careers site.

Diversity & Inclusivity
West Dean College values diversity and is committed to being a fully inclusive employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

GDPR
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