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Office Administrator (with Social Media Content Creation)

  • On-site, Hybrid
    • Dartford, Kent, United Kingdom

We are a small team where you can play a big part.

Job description

About us
Able Skills is a vocational training provider helping people build practical, career-ready skills in the trades. From complete beginners to experienced tradespeople looking to upskill, our learners come to us to get qualified and get working. We’re a busy, friendly team, and we’re looking for an organised, creative Office Administrator to help keep things running smoothly and help tell our story online.

The role
This is a varied position split between core office administration and creating engaging social media content. You’ll be the go-to person for keeping our day-to-day operations on track, while also capturing what makes Able Skills special and sharing it with prospective learners.

What you’ll be doing

Administration

  • Handling incoming calls, emails and enquiries professionally and promptly

  • Processing course bookings, maintaining learner records and keeping databases accurate and up to date

  • Preparing course paperwork, certificates and learner documentation

  • Supporting the management team with scheduling, diary management and general admin

  • Ordering supplies and liaising with suppliers

  • Helping maintain records and processes in line with our quality standards

Social media and content

  • Planning and creating regular content for our social channels (e.g. Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn)

  • Taking photos and short videos in our workshops, capturing learners, tutors and course activity (with appropriate consent)

  • Writing engaging captions and posts that promote our courses and showcase learner success stories

  • Keeping a simple content calendar and tracking what performs well

  • Responding to comments and messages, passing enquiries to the right people

How to apply
Submit your CV and a short cover note to, if you have examples of social media content you’ve created, whether for a business or personally, we’d love to see them.

Able Skills is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals.

Job requirements

What we’re looking for

Essential

  • Strong organisational skills and a sharp eye for detail

  • Confident using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

  • Excellent written and verbal communication

  • A good feel for social media and an eye for content that grabs attention

  • Comfortable taking photos and filming short videos on a smartphone

  • Able to juggle priorities and work both independently and as part of a team

Desirable

  • Previous experience in an office or administrative role

  • Experience managing social media for a business

  • Basic photo or video editing skills (e.g. Canva, CapCut)

  • Experience in education, training or customer-facing roles

  • An interest in the trades or vocational learning

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