Executive Director Support Assistant in Newbury

This is an exciting time to join Newbury College as we continue on our transformational journey, while continuing the College’s strong tradition of preparing students for successful careers. You will be joining a vibrant, supportive and collaborative team.

You will be an experienced administration professional who takes pride in attention to detail, organisation and forming excellent working relationships. Your pro-active attitude, good time management, MS Word skills, initiative and enthusiasm will ensure your success in this role. It would be ideal if you have experience doing a similar role, however the core skills listed above are the basis for being successful in this role. Knowledge and experience of working with Word, Excel and Adobe is required.

This role reports to our Executive Director – Standards and Projects (EDSP) and the key areas of responsibility are:

• Supporting our EDSP with project documentation and relevant distribution, providing a secretariat function for agreed projects and ensuring a sound interface between governance arrangements and projects.
• Supporting the Executive Directors with due diligence and procurement processes.
• Ensuring up to date college policies are approved and published, whilst supporting the authors and EDSP to ensure quality and accuracy.

If you would like to have an informal conversation prior to applying, please contact recruitment@newbury-college.ac.uk to arrange a team’s/phone conversation with a member of our leadership team.

About Newbury College and University Centre Newbury: We are a dynamic further and higher education institution located in the heart of West Berkshire, recognised for our forward-thinking approach and commitment to student success. Our campus is a hub of creativity and innovation, and our mission is "creating opportunities to transform lives", which we achieve through unparalleled support for our students and ongoing professional development for our staff. By joining us, you will be part of a team dedicated to making a significant impact in the community.

What we offer:

• Financial Benefits: Competitive salary reflective of experience and commitment to educational excellence; Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Health and Wellness: Occupational Sick Pay Scheme; Occupational Maternity Pay Scheme; On-site gym membership at an annual fee of £20; Wellbeing support through an Employee Assistance Scheme and other activities and facilities; Staff Summer Event.
• Professional Development: Development opportunities through workshops, training, and courses; Professional development tailored to further qualifications and career advancement.
• Work-Life Balance: 25 days of holiday (plus bank holidays); Flexible working options to ensure a healthy balance between professional and personal life.
• Campus Amenities and Discounts: Free onsite parking; Access to a corporate discount scheme; Discounts on hair and beauty treatments at the Newbury College salon; Good value food and drink at the Street Café; Discounted childcare at the on-site nursery for staff (operated by a third party).

We understand that no candidate will perfectly match every qualification or criterion listed. If your experience differs from what we've outlined but you believe you can contribute to this role, we encourage you to apply!