Operations Assistant (Saturdays)

The starting salary for this position is 1,796.01 per annum for working 6.5 hours per week, 18 weeks per year. The full-time equivalent salary is 25,052 per annum.

Surrey Adult Learning is looking for proactive and customer focused Operations Assistant (Saturdays) to be the welcoming and supportive face in our centres across Surrey. This role is based at our Guildford Adult Learning Centre, with the expectation of supporting at our other centres if required.

Our Offer to You

• 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (prorated for part time staff)
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
• Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
• A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents.

About the Role

Surrey Adult Learning is a leading provider of diverse daytime, evening and Saturday courses and learning opportunities for adults which is part of our lifelong learning offer. We offer a wide range of qualification courses, including English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), maths and digital skills. Our courses also cater to individuals with learning disabilities, mental health conditions and parents/carers seeking to upskill to support their children. Additionally, we provide courses for personal development in various subjects such as arts and crafts, languages and exercise. Our outreach provision is designed to assist those currently facing life challenges.

As the welcoming face of our centre, you'll be the go-to person for learners, offering friendly, high-quality information, advice, and guidance to help them enrol on courses and feel confident in their learning journey. You'll also be a key support for tutors, assisting with room and equipment queries and ensuring resources are ordered and available when needed.

Your day-to-day tasks will include managing shared inboxes, responding to enquiries or directing them to the right colleague, and using your IT skills to keep our learner management system accurate and up to date. You will help maintain a safe and smooth-running environment by reporting building issues and acting as a fire warden or first aider when required.

Your Application

In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours:

• Strong IT skills and experience in data entry or high-volume processing.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• A team player with the ability to work under pressure and manage time effectively.
• Experience in customer service and an understanding of safeguarding practices.
• Willingness to travel between centres as needed.

To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 4 questions:

1. Please outline your experience in delivering customer-focused services and provide an example of how you have handled a challenging customer interaction.
2. Outline your experience using IT systems in a work environment, including how you use technology to manage information effectively and accurately.
3. Describe a time when you had to work under pressure as part of a team. What was your role and how did you ensure tasks were completed on time?
4. Give an example of how you adapt your communication style to work effectively with different people.

Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description and our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey.

Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on Monday 27th April 2026 with interviews planned to follow.

We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our learners and expect all staff to share this commitment. A DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check is required for this role and will be discussed further at interview. Online searches may be carried out on applicants who are shortlisted for interview.

Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)

Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities.

Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information on our website.

Our Commitment

We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview.

Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.