Executive Officer & Data Protection Support

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

Job summary

College Group is seeking an Executive Officer & Data Protection Support to join the Executive Office. The role combines high-level executive support with data protection responsibilities, offering variety and behind-the-scenes impact.

You will support the Executive Leadership Team, coordinate senior meetings, and help manage data protection processes alongside the DPO and SIRO.

Qualifications

• Highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience in administration, coordination or compliance-related work.
• Experience in data protection or information governance is beneficial.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and digital systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional, proactive and confidential support to members of the Executive Leadership Team.
• Act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, building effective relationships across the College Group and beyond.
• Support Boards, Committees and other senior meetings, including agenda preparation, minute taking and action tracking.
• Support major College events, meetings and initiatives.
• Provide administrative and technical support for the College's data protection function, working closely with the DPO and SIRO.

Skills

Highly organised

Excellent communicator

Administration experience

Data protection

Excel proficiency

Tools

Excel

Job description

We're looking for an exceptional organiser, problem solver and relationship builder to join our Executive Office team as an Executive Officer & Data Protection Support. If you're proactive, professional and enjoy making things happen behind the scenes, we'd love to hear from you.

As an Executive Officer, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of the organisation.

This is a unique opportunity to combine high-level executive support with specialist data protection and information governance responsibilities in a role where no two days are the same.

What you'll be doing

• Provide professional, proactive and confidential support to members of the Executive Leadership Team
• Act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, building effective relationships across the College Group and beyond
• Support Boards, Committees and other senior meetings, including agenda preparation, minute taking and action tracking.
• Support major College events, meetings and initiatives.
• Provide administrative and technical support for the College's data protection function, working closely with the DPO and SIRO.

We're looking for someone who is:

• Highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Calm under pressure and confident using their initiative.
• An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Meticulous, detail-focused and able to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Comfortable working with digital systems and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experienced in administration, coordination or compliance-related work.

Why join us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to students' college experience, helping them develop the skills, confidence and independence needed for success in education and beyond.

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