Executive Assistant – Deputy CEO

Derby College; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Derby is seeking a highly organized Executive Assistant to support the Deputy CEO. This role offers a mix of home and campus work, requiring strong organizational and communication skills. Candidates must demonstrate experience in administrative roles with attention to detail and discretion. The position includes various responsibilities from managing schedules to liaising with teams and partners. Competitive salary and generous benefits are included.

Benefits

Competitive salary

34 days holiday

Membership of Local Government Pension Scheme

Discounts at onsite nursery

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role supporting senior leadership.
• Exceptional multi-tasking abilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive support to the Deputy CEO.
• Manage meeting schedules and administrative tasks.
• Serve as a point of contact between the DCEO and teams.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Job description

Optimistic – Equity – Kindness – Innovation – Collaboration

Derby College Group (DCG) are recruiting for a highly organised and adaptable Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive support to our Deputy CEO (DCEO). This role will involve hybrid working, including working at home and travelling between campuses in accordance with business requirements.

The Opportunity

This is a great opportunity to work closely with the Deputy CEO in a role that offers plenty of variety day to day. You'll act as a key point of contact between the DCEO and both internal teams and external partners, handling matters efficiently and professionally, using good judgement and initiative. You’ll provide administrative support, help manage meeting schedules, and stay on top of priorities to keep everything running smoothly. Throughout, you’ll maintain a high standard of professionalism and confidentiality. This role is ideal for someone with strong organisational, communication, and analytical skills, who enjoys supporting senior leadership and contributing to effective decision-making.

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About You

You’ll be able to demonstrate exceptional multi-tasking abilities and strong communication skills with a proactive approach to managing complex administrative tasks. This is a key role requiring attention to detail, discretion, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. It is essential that you’ll have previous experience working within a similar role providing support to senior leadership.

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The Benefits

• A competitive salary
• 34 days holiday (inclusive of 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days where these occur)
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with a 20.5% employer contribution
• Discount at our Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ onsite Little Explorers Nursery
• TOTUM discount card (aka NUS/Student Discount Card) / discounted Tastecard
• Discounts on East Midlands Railway Annual Season Tickets
• Microsoft Office for FREE with 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage
• Discount on treatments at SENSI our onsite salon at the Roundhouse
• Flint Bishop Solicitors – free will writing, 1-hour free consultation with family department, 10% discount on Conveyancing services
• Continuous development and progression opportunities
• Free eye tests with Specsavers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
  
  

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace which promotes and values diversity. We welcome all talent irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We ensure that our policies and procedures treat all applicants consistently and fairly during our recruitment process.

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, reasonable adjustments, or about the role, please contact us at [e-mail].

Safeguarding statement

DCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. An online search of the preferred candidate is also completed to help to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the college may need to explore with the candidate further. Please be advised that it is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

If you require visa sponsorship

Please note that unfortunately, this role is ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system. Applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.

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