Job Description

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. Craven College offers full-time courses for 16-18-year-olds, 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.

We are currently seeking to employ a committed 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 role will manage business-related tasks for the team such as creating reports, organising travel and accommodation, taking minutes, consulting with all levels of management, staff across the college, students, parents and external agencies. Supporting the Senior Leadership Team to effectively undertake their roles, through an organised and prioritising approach. A detailed understanding of the full Microsoft Office suite is essential. The role requires excellent problem-solving abilities and customer service skills. Experience in executive or higher-level administration are essential. The ideal candidate will also research and conduct data to prepare documents for review and presentation by boards of governors, committees, and executives.

Essential requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualification in Business Administration or equivalent Educated to A level or equivalent Minimum of Level 2 qualification in English and Maths

EXPERIENCE

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

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

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

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

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

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS

Experience of working in a student-centred environment
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.

Craven College is committed to equal opportunity in the provision of services, employment, and educational opportunities. Applications are considered on merit and are welcomed from all suitably qualified applicants.

Where specific qualifications are required for the position for which you have applied, it will be necessary for you to produce certificates for verification. You should give full details of all examination results and grades. If you are unsure about your results or grades you should indicate this. You should also include any qualifications which you are currently working towards and any non-examined, but relevant, training and development. Teachers are required to complete details of teaching qualifications.

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 www.craven-college.ac.uk/jobs

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.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: 33,194.00-35,045.00 per year

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Education:

A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: B240