Executive Assistant – Deputy CEO

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

Job summary

An educational institution in Oxford is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support their Deputy CEO. This hybrid role involves managing priorities, schedules, and acting as a liaison with internal teams. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and communication skills. Benefits include generous holiday, pension contributions, and ongoing development opportunities.

Benefits

34 days holiday

Membership of Local Government Pension Scheme

Discount on treatments at onsite salon

Continuous development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting senior leadership.
• Ability to manage complex administrative tasks.
• Attention to detail and discretion in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive support to the Deputy CEO.
• Act as a key contact between the DCEO and internal/external teams.
• Manage meeting schedules and administrative tasks.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Multi-tasking abilities

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Executive Assistant – Deputy CEO, Oxford

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Derby College

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Oxford, United Kingdom

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

13.08.2025

Expiry Date:

27.09.2025

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Job Description:

Executive Assistant – Deputy CEO

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

• 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 [emailprotected] .

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.

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 for further information.

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