Executive Assistant

Milton Keynes College; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 30 days

Christmas closure days

Volunteer day

EAP 24/7

Blue Light Card discounts

Wellbeing platform

Job summary

Milton Keynes College is seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to two Executive Directors, helping to drive efficiency and coordination across the organisation. You’ll manage complex diaries, coordinate meetings and events, prepare presentations, and handle confidential information with discretion.

Working closely with Executive Directors, you’ll anticipate needs, solve problems before they arise, and ensure priorities are delivered seamlessly.

Qualifications

• Outstanding organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Confident in building positive relationships at all levels.
• Strong communicator with the ability to manage competing demands professionally and accurately.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex diaries for two Executive Directors.
• Coordinate meetings and events and prepare presentations.
• Handle confidential information with discretion and act as key contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Anticipate needs, solve problems before they arise and ensure priorities are delivered seamlessly.

Skills

Organisational skills

Diary management

Communication

Discretion

Job description

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Job details

Salary Up to £32,000 per annum (Subject to experience)

Contractual hours 37.5

Basis Full time

Package 33 days leave plus bank holidays, Generous pension, Development opportunities, Sector discounts

Are you a highly organised, proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment?

MK College Group is seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to two Executive Directors, helping to drive efficiency, coordination and effective decision-making across the organisation.

This is a pivotal role where no two days are the same. You'll manage complex diaries, coordinate meetings and events, prepare presentations, handle confidential information with discretion, and act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. Working closely with Executive Directors, you'll anticipate needs, solve problems before they arise, and ensure priorities are delivered seamlessly.

We're looking for someone with outstanding organisational skills, excellent attention to detail, and the confidence to build positive relationships at all levels. You'll be a strong communicator, able to manage competing demands while maintaining professionalism, accuracy and a customer-focused approach.

In return, you'll join a values-driven organisation dedicated to transforming lives through education and skills. This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in supporting strategic leadership while contributing to the success of a forward-thinking and ambitious college group. If you're ready to make a real impact behind the scenes, we'd love to hear from you.

OUR BENEFITS

• 30 days annual leave and UK Bank Holidays (entitlement will be pro-rated for part-time employees)
• 3 additional days leave for a Christmas to New Year closure and a day off for your birthday
• 1 College organised Community volunteering day
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) accessible 24 hours per day, 365 days per year
• A variety of amazing discounts with the Blue Light Card
• Employee wellbeing platform with options to book free activities