Executive Assistant - Luton Sixth Form College

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT (FULL TIME, FOR 39 WEEKS PER YEAR PLUS 5 DAYS, TERM TIME ONLY)

Sixth Form Colleges' Support Staff Pay Spine point 40, GBP28,170 rising to point 43, GBP30,270 with annual increments based on service and performance related criteria. (This is the pro rated equivalent of the full-time scale, GBP31,845 - GBP34,219)

Working 37 hours per week Monday to Friday between the hours of 8.30am and 4.30pm, term time only, for 39 weeks per year, plus 5 days, a degree of flexibility is required.

We are looking for an experienced, self-motivated Executive Assistant with outstanding organisational, administrative and interpersonal skills. You will provide the highest standard of support to three senior post holders: The Principal and two Vice Principals, delivering a highly professional service to ensure that executive functions in the College run smoothly.

We are looking for a candidate who ideally:

• Has a proactive approach and the ability to exercise a high level of discretion and confidentiality, in delivering and supporting a wide range of executive functions, including committee work.
• Is a strong communicator, with excellent written and verbal skills, an eye for detail, advanced ability with MS Office packages, for example, Word and Excel
• Has experience of working within a diverse organisation

Experience within an education setting for young adults would be an advantage.

Start Date: 29th August 2017
Closing date for all completed application forms: Tuesday 30th May 2017
Interviews planned for: Monday 12th June 2017, successful candidates will be notified w/c 5th June 2017

Luton Sixth Form College is an equal opportunity employer. It is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).