Executive Director Support Assistant

Newbury College; Newbury; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym membership

Free onsite parking

Corporate discount scheme

Discounted childcare

Hair and beauty discounts

Food and beverage discounts

Staff Summer Event

Job summary

Newbury College and University Centre Newbury is seeking an experienced administration professional to support the Executive Director - Standards and Projects (EDSP). You will provide secretariat support for projects and ensure a clear interface between governance and project work.

You will assist with due diligence and procurement, help keep college policies current and published, and support authors and the EDSP to ensure quality and accuracy in documentation.

Qualifications

• Experienced administration professional with attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Pro-active attitude, good time management, and ability to build excellent working relationships.
• MS Word, Excel and Adobe experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Executive Director - Standards and Projects (EDSP) with project documentation and relevant distribution, providing a secretariat function for agreed projects and ensuring a sound interface between governance arrangements and projects.
• Supporting the Executive Directors with due diligence and procurement processes.
• Ensuring up to date college policies are approved and published, whilst supporting the authors and EDSP to ensure quality and accuracy.

Job description

This role reports to our Executive Director -Standards and Projects (EDSP) and the key areas of responsibility are;

• Supporting our EDSP with project documentation and relevant distribution, providing a secretariat function for agreed projects and ensuring a sound interface between governance arrangements and projects
• Supporting the Executive Directors with due diligence and procurement processes
• Ensuring up to date college policies are approved and published, whilst supporting the authors and EDSP to ensure quality and accuracy

About Newbury College and University Centre Newbury

We are a dynamic further and higher education institution located in the heart of West Berkshire, recognised for our forward-thinking approach and commitment to student success. Our campus is a hub of creativity and innovation, and our mission is "creating opportunities to transform lives", which we achieve through unparalleled support for our students and ongoing professional development for our staff. By joining us, you will be part of a team dedicated to making a significant impact in the community.

You will be an experienced administration professional who takes pride in attention to detail, organisation and forming excellent working relationships. Your pro-active attitude, good time management, MS Word skills, initiative and enthusiasm will ensure your success in this role. It would be ideal if you have experience doing a similar role, however the core skills listed above are the basis for being successful in this role. Knowledge and experience of working with Word, Excel and Adobe is required.

• Competitive salary reflective of experience and commitment to educational excellence
• Local Government Pension Scheme

Health and Wellness

• Occupational Sick Pay Scheme
• Occupational Maternity Pay Scheme
• On-site gym membership at an annual fee of £20
• Wellbeing support through an Employee Assistance Scheme and other activities and facilities
• Staff Summer Event

Professional Development

• Development opportunities through workshops, training, and courses
• Professional development tailored to further qualifications and career advancement

Work-Life Balance

• 25 days of holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Flexible working options to ensure a healthy balance between professional and personal life

Campus Amenities and Discounts

• Free onsite parking
• Access to a corporate discount scheme
• Discounts on hair and beauty treatments at the Newbury College salon
• Good value food and drink at the Street Café
• Discounted childcare at the on-site nursery for staff (operated by a third party)