Ready to Be the Driving Force Adult Learning Success?

We’re seeking a proactive, organised, and dedicated Adult Development Administrator to join our committed team. If you’re passionate about supporting adult learners and enabling smooth, efficient operations in education, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact.

For over 100 years, Oaklands College has been transforming lives through inclusive, high-quality education. As we continue to grow, we’re expanding our team to support more adult learners on their journey to personal and professional development.

Your Day-to-Day Impact

You’ll excel in this role if you are highly organised and adept at managing multiple priorities across various projects and campuses, all while maintaining strong attention to detail. Excellent communication skills are essential, particularly when supporting learners who speak English as an additional language—you’ll need to convey information clearly, patiently, and compassionately to ensure everyone feels valued and supported. Proficiency in IT is vital, including experience with data entry and systems such as MIS, Excel, and online learning platforms to maintain accurate records and generate reports. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment where flexibility and a proactive mindset are key. Previous administration experience, ideally within education or training, will equip you with the insight and confidence to anticipate needs, solve problems efficiently, and contribute effectively to a collaborative team dedicated to learner success. You will also coordinate and manage the quality assurance cycle to monitor and support adult learners’ progress, ensuring a seamless and effective learning experience from enrolment through to completion, alongside overseeing adult learner examinations.

Is This You?

• Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines across various projects and campuses efficiently.

• Strong communication skills, particularly when working with learners who speak English as an additional language, ensuring clear, empathetic, and effective interactions.

• Proficiency in IT systems, including accurate data entry and experience using Management Information Systems (MIS), Microsoft Excel, and online learning platforms to maintain and analyse learner records.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment by being adaptable, proactive, and solution-focused.

• Previous administration experience, ideally within education or training, providing a solid foundation for understanding learner needs and supporting operational processes.

Your Future Starts at Oaklands

At Oaklands, we care about your wellbeing and development. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, happiness, and success — all within a welcoming, inclusive, and values-driven work environment where your contribution truly matters.

Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Free access to our on-site gym at the St Albans campus (time restrictions may apply)

• Financial wellbeing support, including savings on beauty treatments, Lambing Weekend, our on-site zoo, travel via the UNO Bus Scheme, and more

• Cycle to Work Scheme, promoting active travel and healthy living

• Generous holiday allowance, giving you the time to rest and recharge

• Continuous Professional Development (CPD) with free Adult Community Learning courses and staff training opportunities

• Staff Development Days & Awards, celebrating your achievements and recognising your impact

• Mental Health & Wellbeing Support, including confidential resources and guidance

• Employee Assistance Programme, offering advice and support 24/7

• Mental Health Peer Supporters, for when you just need someone to talk to

• Eye Care Vouchers, supporting your health while working with screens

Oaklands College is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, and we actively welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Oaklands College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all students and all staff (including agency and hourly paid staff), irrespective of anyone’s position or role in the College, together with Governors, any workers who are at the College on an agency, voluntary/placement/other professional basis and any subcontractors or partners of the College, to share this commitment.

We review applications on a rolling basis and may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of interest. Don’t wait — apply today and become part of something meaningful.

To find out more about Oaklands click here!