Derby College Group is currently searching for a versatile and well-organized Executive Assistant to deliver significant support to our executive leadership team. This position will be a blend of remote work and on-site presence, necessitating travel across various campus locations to meet the needs of the business.
This Role’s Opportunity:
Joining our team represents a unique chance to provide critical assistance to key figures such as the Director of HR, Vice Principal of Quality of Education, and Deputy CEO. Your work will encompass a wide range of activities: handling administrative responsibilities, coordinating the schedule of meetings, streamlining college procedures, and prioritizing tasks to maintain efficient daily operations. Professionalism and confidentiality are paramount in this role, as well as engaging in research and data analysis that contribute to informed decision-making. A detailed outline of the role and its responsibilities is available in the accompanying Job Description.
Candidate Profile:
The ideal candidate will be a master at juggling various responsibilities and demonstrate superior communication skills, adopting a proactive stance towards complex administrative functions. This pivotal role calls for meticulous attention to detail and the capacity to thrive within a dynamic setting. Prior experience in a similar capacity, supporting upper-level management, is crucial for success. For a comprehensive description of what the role entails, please refer to the Job Description below.
The Benefits on Offer:
– A competitive annual salary of £30,000
– A generous holiday allowance of 34 days, inclusive of 8 public holidays and additional closure days
– Enrollment in the Local Government Pension Scheme with substantial employer contributions of 20.5%
– Preferential rates at our ‘Outstanding’ Little Explorers Nursery, as evaluated by Ofsted
– Savings through a TOTUM discount card
– Discounted fares for East Midlands Railway Annual Season Tickets
– Complimentary Microsoft Office Suite with extensive OneDrive cloud storage
– Reduced rates on services at SENSI, our in-house salon
– Exclusive discounts and services provided by Flint Bishop Solicitors
– Numerous opportunities for ongoing professional development and career progression
– Free eye exams with Specsavers
– Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
– Participation in a Cycle to Work Scheme
Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:
We strive to foster an inclusive work environment that celebrates and leverages diversity. Our goal is to attract diverse talent without any bias towards age, disability, neurodiversity, gender, race, belief, sexual orientation, or other personal attributes. Our recruitment processes are designed to be impartial and equitable.
Safeguarding Statement:
DCG is dedicated to the safeness and wellbeing of children, young adults, and the vulnerable. As such, this role requires an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and any online presence of the preferred candidate will be reviewed. Please note that anyone barred from participating in regulated activity with children is prohibited from applying for this position.
Visa Sponsorship:
Regrettably, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship under the points-based system of UK Visas & Immigration. However, we welcome applicants who can secure the right to work in the UK via other visa routes. Visit the Home Office website for more information.
Note to Recruitment Agencies:
We have a Preferred Supplier List (PSL) and adhere strictly to this list, not recognizing unsolicited CVs or candidate referrals from unlisted agencies