Business Support Assistant - Duke of Edinburgh & Educational Visits - (Term Time)

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Business Support Assistant - Duke of Edinburgh & Educational Visits - (Term Time)

Reference: JUL

Expiry date: 2026-08-:00:00.000

Location: Kings Lynn

Benefits: We offer an excellent package including a generous annual leave allowance, plus five college closure days pro rata for part-time, fee waivers on some College courses and a contributory pension scheme.

JOB TITLE: Business Support Assistant - Duke of Edinburgh and Educational Visits

LOCATION: King's Lynn campus (with regular travel to other sites)

HOURS: 25 hours per week (working days to be agreed, flexibility required) 40 weeks per year

We're looking for an organised, enthusiastic and proactive Business Support Assistant to support the delivery of the college's growing Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) Award programme and educational visits.

Working closely with the DofE Manager and colleagues across the college, you'll play a key role in supporting the administration of the DofE awards and other educational visits, all whilst promoting enrichment opportunities and ensuring students have access to exciting experiences beyond the classroom.

No two days are the same. From helping organise educational visits and liaising with curriculum teams to promoting the DofE award at events and supporting communications with students, parents and external organisations, you'll help deliver opportunities that make a real difference to our learners.

As part of the central Business Support team, you'll also work closely with colleagues to provide flexible administrative support across the college. This may include supporting student and curriculum services during busy periods, providing cover for key business support functions and assisting with major college events, helping to ensure a responsive and high-quality service for students, staff and visitors.

BENEFITS

We offer an excellent package including a generous annual leave allowance of 30 days per year for support staff,plusfive College closure days,plusBank Holidays (pro-rata for part-time), fee waivers on some College courses, a contributory pension scheme with the Local Government Pension Scheme, discounts with local businesses and access to a cycle to work scheme. CWA focusses on staff well-being and utilises both internal and external resources, such as a well-being committee and access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme as well as comprehensive training and development.

Job share opportunities are available for the right candidates.

For further information specific to the role, or to arrange a visit please contact Hayley Lawrence, Business Support & Reception Team Leader, on .

Closing date for receipt of all applications: 12 noon Tuesday 11 August 2026

Interviews are provisionally scheduled for Friday 21 August 2026

Applicants are expected to ensure their applications are written in their own words.

We reserve the right to use an AI checker on any application.

Please note that all interviews are conducted face to face, we are unable to facilitate online interviews.

CWA are a Disability Confident employer and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled candidates who meet all of the essential criteria for a role. We would encourage you to disclose any disabilities and whether or not you wish to be considered under this scheme.

CWA is committed to safeguarding and all staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks. You will be required to provide references and undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check as well as a barred list check. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 but Exceptions Order may apply.

Full details of our Safeguarding Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection policy can be found at Policies (cwa.ac.uk) .

CWA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient suitably qualified applications be received prior to the closing date.