Working at plumpton
Why work at Plumpton?
- Make a difference
Our students are at the heart of everything we do. You will have the opportunity to support learners as they develop their knowledge, practical skills and ambitions for the future. - Be part of a distinctive college
Plumpton offers a unique working environment, with specialist facilities, practical learning spaces and strong links with employers and industries across the region.
- Join a supportive community
We want all staff to feel welcomed, valued and connected. Our approach includes a structured induction, support from line managers and colleagues, and opportunities to meet people from across the College. We encourage staff to share ideas, contribute to College life and help shape our future. - Grow your career
We are committed to supporting our staff to develop their skills and achieve their ambitions through regular conversations with line managers, appraisal, professional development and industry-focused learning.
- Be part of positive change
Plumpton is an ambitious and evolving organisation. Staff are encouraged to contribute to the way we work, improve the student experience and help develop the College for the future.
Your application & interview
Applications are shortlisted against the requirements set out in the job description and person specification. As we may shortlist candidates and close or withdraw a vacancy early if we receive a high level of applications, we recommend submitting your application as soon as possible to avoid missing out.
Designed to showcase your expertise & skills
Our assessment centres are tailored to each role and are designed to give you the opportunity to demonstrate your skills, experience and suitability for the position.
Depending on the role, the assessment may include a CV and experience-based interview, competency-based interview, a role-related task or, for academic positions, a short microteach session. For some roles, we may also hold an initial screening call, depending on the level of interest in the vacancy.
Getting everything right before you start
Before an offer of employment can be confirmed, we’ll need to complete the relevant pre-employment checks. These may include:
Any mandatory training required for the role will be outlined in your offer. To meet our safeguarding requirements, all applicants must submit a full application.
Welcome to Plumpton
You’ll receive a supportive induction and onboarding experience from the moment you accept our offer. You’ll stay in regular contact with our HR team and, on your first day, meet fellow new starters, your team and learn more about the College and its sites.
During your first four months, you’ll have regular meetings with your line manager to support your transition and identify any training needs. Our Induction+ programme combines induction and probation, giving you the opportunity to meet Senior Leaders and learn more about the work of the College.
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EAG Advisor (Enquiries, Advice and Guidance)
We are seeking an Enquiries, Advice and Guidance Adviser to provide friendly, accurate information to prospective students and support them throughout the admissions process. The ideal candidate will have strong customer service, organisational and IT skills, with the flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends.
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Herdsperson
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking college farm where high welfare, sustainable farming, and food production are at the heart of everything we do. Working within our 250-cow dairy herd, you will play an important role in the daily running of the unit while contributing to the development and delivery of the College’s sustainable farm strategy.
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Kitchen Porter
This is an opportunity to join Plumpton College’s Catering & Hospitality team as a Kitchen Porter, helping to keep the kitchen running smoothly and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene. You’ll support food preparation and service, work as part of a busy team and help deliver catering for students, staff, visitors and events.
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Senior Cafe & Catering Assistant
Plumpton College is seeking a professional and hardworking Senior Café and Catering Assistant to support the busy in-house catering team. The role includes helping to run the main dining room, Graze Café and catering for meetings, events and functions, while maintaining high standards of food safety, cleanliness and customer service.