Job Description

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Description

This is a unique opportunity to shape and lead a new role at Sandwell College, providing proactive and professional support to the newly appointed CEO & Principal and her senior team. With fresh leadership and a bold strategic plan driving the Colleges into an exciting future, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the Executive Office.

If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are ready to make a meaningful impact, we'd be interested in hearing from you.###

Key Responsibilities

To provide effective and efficient PA support to the CEO & Principal and to have oversight to the delivery of the Executive support service Build and maintain relationships and liaise effectively with the College's internal and external stakeholders on behalf of the SLT Lead in the preparation and production of detailed presentations, correspondence, reports and a range of other documents required by the senior team


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Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

The ideal candidate will thrive in leading others and in delivering excellent levels of support at a senior level. They will have the skills and experience to plan, prioritise and manage a varied workload, while supporting key projects and activities that underpin the work of our Principal and her team.###

Benefits

Very competitive salaries that have seen sector leading pay awards Excellent annual leave entitlements for all (between 35 and 50 annual leave days, as well as 8 bank holiday days, and additional time off over the Christmas period!) Dedication to career development and progression through dedicated development days, talent schemes and much more Recognition for great work through awards, events and celebration days Cycle to Work Scheme Access to onsite facilities with discounted rates on services including Bliss Hair & Beauty Salon, dog grooming, car health checks Use of the College gym facilities as well as discounts at local gyms Generous pension schemes (23.68% employer contribution for teaching roles, 21.5% employer contribution for non-teaching roles) Access to a huge range of high street discounts Free will writing Travel discounts including local bus, tram, train, as well as cross country coach and trains Free flu vaccine Free confidential counselling service and wellness platforms
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About Sandwell College

Sandwell Family of Colleges is a group of educational institutions located in the West Midlands region of England, offering a diverse range of courses and programs to cater to various interests and career aspirations. The family comprises of Sandwell College, Cadbury Sixth Form College, Central St Michael, Professional Academy, Central St Michaels Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Centre. With state-of-the-art facilities, experienced teaching staff, and a commitment to student success, the Sandwell Family of Colleges provides a supportive and inclusive learning environment, enabling individuals to pursue their educational and career goals effectively.

Sandwell Family of Colleges is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We have robust policies and procedures in place to ensure a safe and secure learning environment for all our students and staff. At Sandwell Family of Colleges, we believe that creating a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment is essential for enabling our students to thrive academically and personally. We are unwavering in our commitment to safeguarding and will continue to uphold the highest standards to protect the most vulnerable members of our community.



Please note that as part of our onboarding process, you will be required to either undergo an Enhanced DBS check or provide your existing Enhanced DBS certificate if you are registered with the Update Service.



We expect all applicants to be fully transparent about any information that may be disclosed as part of this check so that we can discuss it at the earliest opportunity. For more information on what may show on your Enhanced DBS check please visit: https://vetting.com/blog/what-shows-and-doesnt-on-a-dbs-check/