Job Introduction
Queen Mary’s Sixth Form College is part of the North Hampshire Education Alliance (a single institution Multi Academy Trust), offering post-16 education in a vibrant learning community. The College employs over 200 staff and offers an inclusive, vibrant environment where over 2000 students flourish. Set across 25 leafy acres, the site is diverse and offers a range of services to learners and the local community. The College has a strong brand and reputation signified through solid relationships with its local community including neighbours, partner agencies, schools and other business. Recently shortlisted as a finalist in the INSPIRE ‘Best Place to Work’ category; the College prides itself on its relationship with both staff and students.
What we are looking for:
This role is ideally suited to someone who thrives on challenge and has a mind-set for innovation and development. The Executive Assistant to the Principal, will take pride in providing effective, confident, proactive administrative support for the Principal & Deputy Principal. This includes high level liaison with Senior leaders to co-ordinate, support and facilitate the administration of the College’s Senior Leadership Team (SLT) including the potential for future line management responsibility. This role requires autonomy, resilience and diplomacy and the ability to handle confidential matters with tact and sensitivity. Exemplary customer service skills are an essential component of this role for both internal and external clients. If you enjoy being at the centre of operations, possess a proactive mindset, can-do attitude and are eager to seize opportunities and find solutions, we would love to hear from you.
Key Outcomes:
- The Principal, Deputy Principal, SLT & other staff feel well supported.
- Respect amongst staff for the College’s administrative support staff and services.
- Exemplary standards of customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.
- Maintained and enhanced brand and reputation of Queen Mary’s College.
BENEFITS
This role attracts a number of benefits: working as part of a dedicated and professional team, complementary use of the Sports Centre facilities, including the swimming pool, free parking on site, discounted Central Studio tickets, complimentary hot beverages for all staff, INSET and related training activities and development, generous annual leave, employer pension, and subject to service length, sickness and paternity/maternity packages. With a focus on wellbeing including access to counselling.
The job description and application form can be downloaded from our website or contact jobs@qmc.ac.uk. Alternatively, you can call Sally-Anne Spooner, HR Director on 01256 417524.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
