PA to Group Executive Director of HR

The Role:

We are excited to recruit anexperienced and highly organised PA to provide comprehensive executive supportto the Group Executive Director of HR. This is a pivotal role within theCollege, providing high-level administrative, organisational and secretarialsupport to help ensure the effective delivery of HR priorities and strategicobjectives.

You will manage complex diaries,coordinate meetings and events, prepare professional documentation andpresentations, and act as a key point of contact for a wide range of internaland external stakeholders. Working closely with senior leaders and colleaguesacross the College, you will develop strong professional relationships andprovide a responsive, efficient and professional service.

This is a varied and visible roleoperating within a multi-campus environment, requiring regular engagement withstakeholders, meetings and activities across College locations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide a comprehensive PA and secretarial service to the GroupExecutive Director of HR.
• Manage complex diaries, correspondence and administrativepriorities.
• Prepare high-quality reports, presentations, meeting papers anddocumentation.
• Coordinate meetings, agendas, minutes and follow-up actions.
• Liaise confidently with senior leaders, external partners andprofessional advisers.
• Arrange travel, accommodation and hospitality requirements whererequired.
• Lead and coordinate administrative processes that support theeffective delivery of HR objectives.
• Provide administrative support for confidential and sensitiveemployee relations matters.
• Handle highly confidential information with professionalism,discretion and integrity.
• Support College-wide events, formal visits and stakeholderengagement activities.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the wideradministrative function to support senior leaders when required.
• Undertake additional duties appropriate to the role to support thesuccess of the HR team and wider College.

Who You Are:

You will have previous experienceproviding high-level administrative or PA support, ideally supporting seniorleaders within a large or complex organisation. You will be confident managingmultiple priorities, coordinating competing demands and maintaining exceptionalattention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

You will possess excellentorganisational and communication skills, along with advanced Microsoft Officeskills, including Outlook, Word and PowerPoint. You will be comfortablebuilding positive working relationships with stakeholders at all levels and deliveringa professional, customer-focused service.

You will be proactive, adaptableand able to work independently whilst maintaining absolute discretion whendealing with confidential information. Most importantly, you will be acollaborative team player who shares our commitment to safeguarding, inclusion,equality and continuous improvement.

What We Offer:

• Pension: New City College provides a career average pension schemefor all staff (TPS or LGPS)
• Accessibility: All college sites are easily accessible forwheelchair users and via public transport (bus, DLR, or tube).
• On-Site Facilities: Free access to on-site gym facilities at somecampuses and on-site cafes serving subsidised food and drinks.
• Staff Development: Five CPD (Continuing Professional Development)days per year, with access to industry-standard facilities and a collaborativeworking environment. Leading to opportunities for career advancement andprofessional development in a supportive setting.
• Financial Perks: Interest-free loans for annual travel seasontickets. Health cash plan (reimbursement for dental, optical, and therapytreatments) and a completely confidential Employee assistance program.
• Discounts: Save money on day-to-day expenses, shopping, diningout, DIY, and travel.

For furtherinformation please contact Human Resources at recruitment@ncclondon.ac.uk.

About New CityCollege:

New City College is proud to be anOfsted Outstanding college, the largest in England to receive this top rating.With campuses across east London, south-west Essex, and two language schools,we are a sector leader in further education.

Joining NCCmeans becoming part of a forward-thinking, collaborative team committed todelivering high-quality education and skills that benefit our students andcommunities. We offer industry-standard facilities, expert staff, and strongpartnerships with leading organisations. Our focus on future-ready skills andtechnology ensures students are well-prepared for higher education oremployment, and employers trust us for staff training and development.

Following themerger of seven colleges, NCC has become one of the UK’s most influential FEproviders, offering sixth form education, adult learning, apprenticeships,ESOL, EFL and SEND. With a turnover of £130 million, 20,000 students and 1,800staff, we are a major force in the sector.

We are proudofour inclusive, diverse community and have a zero-tolerance approach toracism and discrimination. As we look ahead, we remain committed to investingin our people and resources to provide an excellent, supportive learningenvironment that meets the needs of both students and employers.

We arecommitted to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of thecommunities we serve and actively welcome applications from candidates fromBlack, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds. This does not prevent any othercandidate with or without a protective characteristic from applying for ourjobs.