Location: Greenway Training Centre, Thickthorn Farm, Lyneham, Wiltshire, SN15 4DY
Greenway Training, the largest accredited rural skills education centre in the Southwest, is seeking an organised and proactive Training Administrator to join their friendly, fast-growing team. Delivering high-quality courses to over 4,000 candidates annually, Greenway Training has built a strong reputation over the past 10 years and continues to expand.
This full-time role (8am–4pm) is based near Lyneham, within easy reach of Royal Wootton Bassett and Chippenham. You’ll be working alongside six friendly and supportive colleagues in a collaborative office environment. This is a brand-new role, created due to business growth, offering the opportunity to help shape processes and make a real impact.
The role is varied and sociable, covering candidate liaison, awarding body administration, reporting, and general office support. You’ll play a key part in the smooth day-to-day running of the training centre, ensuring candidates receive a professional and well-organised experience. Due to the rural location, a driving licence and access to a car are essential.
Key Responsibilities
Candidate Liaison & Onboarding
- Preparing classrooms and reception areas ahead of training days.
- Meeting and greeting candidates, ensuring a welcoming and professional first impression.
- Taking candidate headshots for skills cards.
- Recording attendance accurately and maintaining up-to-date candidate contact details.
- Issuing hired kits and ensuring all required materials are provided.
NPTC City & Guilds Administration
- Registering candidate details on the NPTC City & Guilds online portal.
- Scheduling and registering assessments in line with awarding body requirements.
- Uploading assessment results and ensuring timely reporting.
- Emailing results to candidates promptly.
Lantra Course Administration
- Registering courses on the Lantra system.
- Preparing course material packs and ensuring resources are ready for trainers and assessors.
Reporting & Resource Planning
- Producing weekly system reports to support course scheduling and planning.
- Maintaining and updating the room planner for onsite courses and venue hire.
- Coordinating machinery, equipment, and kit hire for training delivery.
Office & Administrative Support
- Preparing supplier forms and documentation for Operations Manager review.
- Ordering stationery, consumables, and office supplies as required.
- Maintaining organised records and managing archiving processes.
- Answering incoming calls and handling general enquiries professionally.
- Processing simple course bookings and providing wider administrative support to the training team.
Skills & Experience
- Previous experience in an administrative or office-based role.
- Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Confident communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Comfortable working in a busy, fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.
- A proactive, helpful approach and a strong customer-service mindset.
- Competent IT skills, with the ability to learn new systems quickly.
About us
- Up to £30,000, depending on experience.
- 28 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
- A truly collaborative and supportive environment.
How to Apply
If this sounds like your next step, please email your CV and a covering letter to safety@greenwaytraining.co.uk
A covering letter explaining why this role is of interest is essential to your application.
