Executive Assistant

onlyFE; Watford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site gym

Cycle to work scheme

Free on-site parking

Generous pension

Job summary

West Herts College seeks an Executive Assistant to support the College Leadership Group from its Watford Campus, with travel to Hemel Hempstead and Luton campuses.

The role requires proven administrative experience, minute taking ability, and strong MS Office skills. You will work independently within a team, handling confidential information with integrity and professionalism. This is a full-time on-site position with opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an administrative role.
• Experience in minute taking and MS Office knowledge.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the College Leadership Group.
• deputise for the PA to the Principal and Chief Executive when required.
• Maintain confidentiality with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Coordinate travel between Watford, Hemel Hempstead and Luton campuses.

Skills

Minute taking

MS Office

Confidentiality

Organisational skills

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

An exciting opportunity has risen for an Executive Assistant to join the College Team. The successful candidate will provide administrative support to the College Leadership Group and will deputise, when required, for the PA to the Principal and Chief Executive.

This is a varied role which will require a high level of integrity. The ability to communicate confidentiality with a range of colleagues and stakeholders is essential.

You will have a proactive approach and possess exceptional organisational skills and be able to work independently and as part of a Team. Experience of minute taking, and knowledge of MS office are also key requirements of the role.

Proven experience in an administrative role is an essential requirement.

This is a full-time role and will be based at our Watford Campus with travel across our Hemel Hempstead and Luton Campus’ required.

The closing date for applications is Friday 25th September 2026.

You’ll have the full support of a dynamic team and opportunities to bring your ideas to the role. Training and development are at the heart of everything we do so you’ll be encouraged to upskill.

Benefits

• We have a free on-site gym at our Watford Campus
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Generous pension

For more information, please contact Human Resources on 01923 812333, or by e-mailing [e-mail].

WHC Group is positive about disabled people. If you need help applying for this role, please contact the Human Resources department.