Craven College is an aspirational College set in friendly and inclusive rural campuses in Skipton within the beautiful Yorkshire Dales, at The Aviation Academy based airside at Leeds Bradford Airport and at Evolve in the heart of Ripon. We are a Good College (Ofsted 2018) and offer full-time courses for 16-18 year olds, outstanding apprenticeships, courses for young people with special educational needs, part-time courses and degree level courses with a mission statement of ‘enriching lives through learning’. Tyro Training is our commercial training division which offers a wide range of training courses for both individuals and businesses in Skipton.
We continuously invest in our excellent, industry standard facilities with a new £1.6m purpose-built Animal Management Centre on our Aireville Campus followed in 2022 by the construction of new equestrian facilities including an international sized arena and outdoor warm up area.
Skipton has good transport links and is easily accessible from Burnley 19 miles, Bradford 18 miles, Keighley 10 miles and Harrogate 22 miles.
We are currently seeking to employ an inspirational and motivated Executive Assistant to provide an effective professional and confidential executive assistant function primarily to the Principal & CEO and the members of the Senior Leadership Team including the Director of Governance and Chair of Governors as required.
The ideal candidate will support the Senior Leadership team to effectively undertake their roles, through an organised and prioritising approach. The role requires excellent problem-solving abilities and customer service skills. Experience in executive or higher-level administration are essential. Meticulous diary management and scheduling for the senior team. Assist the senior team as appropriate to prepare and edit communications, mails, letters, presentations and other documents. Act as trusted Executive Assistant to the senior leadership team.
Essential requirements:
- Qualification in Business Administration or equivalent
- Educated to A level or equivalent
- Minimum of Level 2 qualification in English and Maths
- Proven experience as an executive assistant or other relevant administrative support experience.
- Able to demonstrate experience in the production of a high-quality professional standard of work
- Experience of successful Project management
- Proven experience and knowledge of working in a highly confidential environment
- Excellent IT skills including the full Office 365 suite of applications
- Knowledge and experience of financial budget management
- Proven administrative and organisational skills
- Excellent customer service on behalf of the senior team
- Ability to assimilate and present full and accurate information, both written and verbal, in a clear and concise manner
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proven ability to work with a high level of accuracy in detailed work
- Well organised, capable of working under pressure, meeting deadlines and targets, managing caseloads and with minimal supervision
- Ability to work flexibly, including evening and weekend work as and when required
- A strong commitment to equality and diversity and the ability to recognise the needs of different service users
- Enjoys working collaboratively and seeking collaborative opportunities
- Ability to travel to different sites and providers
This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly college in North Yorkshire with fantastic facilities, excellent CPD opportunities and a great working and learning environment.
A disclosure check with the Disclosure & Barring Service will be undertaken for this post.
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
For further information including a full job description and to apply, please visit our website.
If you have not heard from us within 28 days of the closing date on this occasion you have not been shortlisted. However please feel free to apply for futures roles as appropriate.
Craven College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.