Job Description
Are you a highly organised, proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment?
MK College Group is seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to two Executive Directors, helping to drive efficiency, coordination and effective decision-making across the organisation.
This is a pivotal role where no two days are the same. You'll manage complex diaries, coordinate meetings and events, prepare presentations, handle confidential information with discretion, and act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. Working closely with Executive Directors, you'll anticipate needs, solve problems before they arise, and ensure priorities are delivered seamlessly.
We're looking for someone with outstanding organisational skills, excellent attention to detail, and the confidence to build positive relationships at all levels. You'll be a strong communicator, able to manage competing demands while maintaining professionalism, accuracy and a customer-focused approach.
In return, you'll join a values-driven organisation dedicated to transforming lives through education and skills. This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in supporting strategic leadership while contributing to the success of a forward-thinking and ambitious college group. If you're ready to make a real impact behind the scenes, we'd love to hear from you.
OUR BENEFITS
• 30 days annual leave and UK Bank Holidays (entitlement will be pro-rated for part-time employees)
• 3 additional days leave for a Christmas to New Year closure and a day off for your birthday
• 1 College organised Community volunteering day
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Professional development opportunities, including professional qualifications
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) accessible 24 hours per day, 365 days per year
• A variety of amazing discounts with the Blue Light Card
• Employee wellbeing platform with options to book free activities
• And many more!
Milton Keynes College Group was formed in 2021, with the mission of Building Fairer Futures. The College Group includes 1,200 colleagues who work across MK College, the South Central Institute of Technology (SCIoT) Bletchley, our prison education services in 30 prisons and MK Commercial which comprises The Brasserie restaurant, Sport Central, Courtside and the Chaffron Centre.
At MK College, our colleagues support more than 3,000 16-19 year olds currently studying with us and a total student population of over 8,000. Founded in 1982, MK College offers a broad variety of qualifications, including vocational courses, apprenticeships, T levels, higher education and professional certificates, as well as employability skills and community training.
We are proud to have opened one of the biggest Institutes of Technology in the country. The South Central Institute of Technology (SCIoT) in Bletchley is a consortium of prestigious partners led by Milton Keynes College. Anchor partners include Microsoft, Evidence Talks, Activate Learning, Cranfield University and KPMG. The SCIoT provides higher level technical qualifications, apprenticeships and short courses. We offer a hub of innovation and world-leading technological advancements with relentless dedication to future-proof the lives and skills of learners. At South Central IoT, our learners can be anything ready.
The College is also a national provider of education services in prisons across the country. For nearly 30 years, we have worked with offenders in both custody, the wider community and currently work with 30 prisons across England. This includes 13 prisons which make up the Long Term High Security Estate, 16 category B, C and D prisons and the new HMP Fosse Way.
Founded on the principle of Further Education’s ability to transform lives through learning, we’re proud to create an environment that attracts the best colleagues and students from Milton Keynes and the surrounding areas, and supports education in prisons nationally. The value we gain from the diverse communities we serve is immeasurable. We want all our colleagues, students and learners to feel they are an integral part of the College Group and together we will create an inclusive culture where everyone can contribute to College life and our collective knowledge and growth.
We know that education has the power to build fairer futures for all, and we know that we can’t create real change on our own. That’s why we work with employers to ensure that our learners develop the skills that their industries need, as well as partnering with local charities and community groups to make a difference in our local communities.
When applying for a role at the College Group, you can expect the same level of commitment towards diversity and inclusion as you’ll experience when you’ve started with us. We treat all our applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their background, disability or any other individual characteristic. We particularly encourage applications from people with backgrounds which are currently under-represented within Milton Keynes College Group.
Milton Keynes College Group is a committed safer recruitment employer in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). We take extreme care in ensuring the safety and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.