PA to Dean of Higher Education

Leeds City College; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Leeds is seeking a Personal Assistant to provide essential executive support to the Dean. The role includes managing correspondence, coordinating meetings, and handling sensitive information with discretion. The ideal candidate should possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills, alongside proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google applications. Join a supportive team committed to excellence in education and professional development.

Benefits

44 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension schemes with generous employer contributions

CPD opportunities

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Discounted travel options

Flexible and hybrid working opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant experience providing high-level administrative or PA support.
• Ability to manage competing priorities with tact and efficiency.
• Confidence in working independently and exercising sound judgement.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for the Dean.
• Provide comprehensive administrative and executive support.
• Prepare correspondence to a high professional standard.
• Coordinate and service meetings effectively.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information professionally.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google applications

Job description

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Personal Assistant (PA) to provide professional and proactive executive support to the Dean of University Centre Leeds. This is a pivotal role to ensure the smooth running of the Dean’s office and supporting the effective delivery of strategic and operational priorities.

We are proud of our collaborative and inclusive culture. You will be joining a supportive team committed to delivering excellence in teaching, research, and professional practice.

We are based in the heart of Leeds at our new Mabgate Campus, home to a vibrant and creative community of staff and students. The campus offers an inspiring environment that combines modern learning spaces with specialist facilities designed to support teaching, collaboration, and innovation, just a short walk from the city centre.

What You Will Do

• Act as the first point of contact for the Dean
• Provide comprehensive administrative and executive support to the Dean, including diary, email, and travel management.
• Prepare correspondence i.e. reports, presentations to a high professional standard.
• Coordinate and service meetings, ensuring agendas, papers are managed effectively.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Support faculty-wide projects, initiatives, and events as required.
• Play a key role in maintaining efficient communication and ensuring that the Dean is well‑supported in a busy and dynamic environment.

About You

• Significant experience providing high‑level administrative or PA support, ideally within a higher education or similarly complex organisation
• Excellent organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to manage competing priorities with tact and efficiency
• Be confident in working independently, exercising sound judgement, and representing the Dean’s office with professionalism
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office & Google applications
• Strong attention to detail is essential

Benefits

• Annual Leave

  Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays

  Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays

• Pension Schemes With Generous Employer Contributions

  Teachers’ Pension Scheme

  Local Government Pension Scheme

  People’s Pension Scheme

• CPD Opportunities

  Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.

  Qualifications Including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership And Management Courses.

• Employee wellbeing initiatives

  Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).

• Travel and commuting

  Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.

• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities

  Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.

About Us

At University Centre Leeds, we provide a supportive higher education environment designed to promote and enhance independent learning. We have access to industry standard equipment unique to many of our subject areas. These range from our makeup studios to practical science labs.

We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff. You’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow. Choosing to work for University Centre Leeds means that you will be part of an inclusive and progressive learning environment. We hope that we will be part of the next step in your career and look forward to welcoming you to University Centre Leeds.

We are proud to be the highest rated for student satisfaction in Leeds for the third year running (National Student Survey 2022).

SAFEGUARDING

At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre‑employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection with children.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity.

Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us please Click here to learn more about our EDI objectives.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

We do not accept unsolicited CV’s and applications from agencies and will not be liable for any fee in connection with a candidate that has been submitted speculatively through any agency that has not been expressly instructed for a particular vacancy as part of our Preferred Supplier List.