Administration Manager

Job Title: Administration Manager

Location: Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire, Wales

Salary: £32,178 - £34,938 per annum

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Administration Manager to oversee administrative, facilities, and health & safety services across our clients' sites in Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire. Based within a rural setting at the foot of the Preseli Mountains, this role offers a unique opportunity to support a specialised educational environment dedicated to practical land and craft activities.

Key Responsibilities:
As an Administration Manager based in Carmarthenshire, your daily duties will include:

• Managing the college’s administrative functions, including reception, records, and general support for the Senior Management Team.
• Overseeing health and safety compliance, conducting audits, and maintaining records across both sites.
• Leading facilities management, including overseeing cleaning schedules, managing service contracts, and ensuring a safe environment.
• Supporting procurement processes, budget management, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Contributing to quality assurance activities, including inspection preparations and reporting.
• Supervising administrative staff, motivating teams, and supporting professional development.
• Ensuring effective communication with external bodies, contractors, and internal stakeholders.

Requirements & Qualifications:
To be successful as an Administration Manager, you will need:

• Proven experience managing administration functions within a busy environment.
• Experience leading teams and managing multiple priorities.
• Strong organisational, communication, and IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and compliance processes.
• High levels of discretion, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Experience within education or a regulated setting is desirable.
• Relevant qualifications such as NVQ Level 3, or equivalent, are preferred.
• Mandatory compliance with safeguarding, health & safety, and safer recruitment training.

Benefits & Work Environment:

• Competitive salary with regular pay reviews.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and training.
• Supportive work environment within a rural, outdoor learning setting.
• Contribution to a charity committed to transforming lives through practical education.

If you are a qualified Administration Manager seeking a rewarding role in Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire, apply today!

Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency for permanent placements. We are an equal opportunities employer, making decisions based on merit.