Personal Assistant

The Manchester College; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Manchester is seeking an experienced Personal Assistant to provide support to the Principalship team. You will handle complex diaries, manage meetings, and ensure smooth administrative operations. The ideal candidate will possess excellent organisational skills and proficiency in MS Office. This full-time role offers 35 days of holiday and various benefits.

Benefits

35 days of Holidays plus 8 Bank holidays

Local Government Pension scheme

Retail Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to work scheme

3 well-being days per year

Qualifications

• Experienced and proactive Personal Assistant with support experience in a collegiate environment.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
• Capability to manage complex diaries and inboxes efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Manage inboxes and complex diaries for Principalship members.
• Schedule meetings and minute them accurately.
• Plan and coordinate high-level events and daily administrative tasks.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Ability to prioritise tasks

Multitasking

Job description

Personal Assistant – Principalship Support

Are you a professional multitasker? At The Manchester College, we have an exciting opportunity in our Principalship Support team as Personal Assistant on a permanent, full-time (35 hours per week) basis across our various campuses.

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Personal Assistant to support members of the College Principalship in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Duties will include, but are not limited to, managing inboxes and complex diaries, scheduling meetings, minuting meetings, following up actions from meetings, planning high level events, planning diary cycles, and ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day administrative tasks, while always maintaining confidentiality and professionalism. Acting as the first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, you will take initiative to handle requests efficiently. The role requires excellent organisational skills, proficiency in MS Office, and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively. This is a rewarding opportunity to play a key role in supporting the leadership of a large college, delivering impact, and making a real difference in the college community.

Whilst being based in our City Centre Campus, the role will take you cross campuses on occasion to support Principalship.

Benefits

• 35 days of Holidays plus 8 Bank holidays.
• Local Government Pension scheme.
• Retail Discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• 3 well-being days per year.

Who are The LTE Group?

The LTE Group is the largest social enterprise in the UK dedicated to lifelong learning; we truly believe in the power of education to change lives. We consist of The Manchester College, MOL, Total People, UCEN Manchester, Novus, and LTE Group Operations. We are committed to delivering outstanding outcomes for our learners.

Safeguarding

The LTE Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre‑screening process. Some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check.

At The Manchester College, we're committed to providing an environment free from discrimination, bullying, harassment, or victimisation, where all members of our community are treated with respect and dignity. The Manchester College is committed to working in an inclusive way with all the communities where we are geographically located and to developing a workforce and student community that reflects Greater Manchester's and the UK's rich diversity and vibrancy.

The closing date for this job advert is 21/11/2025. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!