Executive PA to Deputy Principal — Governance & Strategy

Oldham College; Shaw; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

49 days’ holiday

Pension contributions 16.8%

Free counselling and wellbeing support

Free parking and electric car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Oldham College is seeking a committed Personal Assistant to support the effective delivery of College services and priorities. You will manage the Deputy Principal's diary, coordinate meetings, travel, and correspondence, and prepare reports and briefs on their behalf.

In this role you will also support governance duties by coordinating papers for Strategic Leadership Team, Board, and Committee meetings, tracking actions, and assisting with VIP visits and significant college events.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Business Admin or similar qualification.
• Experience at supervisory level in an administrative environment.
• Experience drafting reports, papers, and minutes.
• Strong IT skills including Word/Excel and spreadsheets/databases.

Responsibilities

• Provide a professional, proactive PA service to the Deputy Principal, managing their diary, meetings, travel, and correspondence.
• Prepare and coordinate reports, briefings, presentations, and other documentation on the Deputy Principal's behalf.
• Support governance duties by coordinating papers, briefings, and action logs for Strategic Leadership Team, Board, and Committee meetings, and tracking follow-through on actions.
• Coordinate Deputy Principal-led strategic initiatives and improvement projects, monitoring progress and milestones.
• Lead planning and delivery of VIP visits, stakeholder engagements, and significant college events, representing the Deputy Principal where needed.
• Build and maintain relationships with governors, colleagues, and external partners, including supporting senior-level recruitment activity.
• Handle highly sensitive and confidential matters with discretion, while maintaining effective office systems and records in line with data protection requirements.
• Carry out duties in line with College policies and procedures, including safeguarding and equality commitments.

Skills

Diary management

Meetings coordination

Governance support

Report drafting

Data protection

Discretion

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Business Admin

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Oldham College is seeking a committed Personal Assistant to support the effective delivery of College services and priorities. You will manage the Deputy Principal's diary, coordinate meetings, travel, and correspondence, and prepare reports and briefs on their behalf.

In this role you will also support governance duties by coordinating papers for Strategic Leadership Team, Board, and Committee meetings, tracking actions, and assisting with VIP visits and significant college events.