Shaping Futures

Are you an energetic, highly organised professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Are you looking for a role that offers genuine variety, scope for personal growth and the chance to work at the heart of an ambitious organisation? If so, this could be your next challenge.

We are seeking a highly capable and proactive Executive Assistant to provide a range of comprehensive support to the Chief Executive, Principals and wider Executive Team. 

This is a fast-paced and varied role that required professionalism, discretion, and excellent organisational skills. As an Executive Assistant, you will play a key part in managing complex calendars, coordinating events, drafting presentations and communications and supporting high profile cross-college projects such as enrolment, graduation and CPD days. This is an multi-faceted role which plays a huge part to support the wider organisation. 

 About the Role and Key Responsibilities:

Every day will bring new challenges and opportunities – from planning and attending senior meetings, crafting communications, and organising high-profile events, to leading cross-college projects and supporting merger-related activity. You’ll be working closely with senior leaders, be instrumental in influencing the progression of the college, and play a vital part in the College's continued success.

Some of the key responsibilities include:

• Provide high-level diary and inbox management for the Chief Executive, Principals and Executive Team.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, draft papers, and take accurate minutes.
• Organise travel, hospitality, and logistics for internal and external events.
• Draft speeches, presentations, internal communications, and official documentation.
• Lead and support cross-college projects and events, including enrolment, graduation, CPD days, and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Contribute to college-wide priorities, including inspection readiness and merger planning.
• Ensure confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive information.
• Act as a key liaison point with internal and external stakeholders, providing a high standard of service and support.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a motivated and efficient professional who can manage multiple priorities in a dynamic working environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Extensive experience in an Executive Assistant or equivalent role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage at all levels and manage stakeholders effectively.
• Strong IT and technological skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital tools.
• Strong command of written English, with proven ability to proofread and edit a wide range of official documents to a high standard.
• Proven organisational ability, with attention to detail and a solution-focused approach.
• Capacity to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and manage competing demands.
• Confidence in leading or supporting projects and event coordination.

The College is striving to attract, develop and retain the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business. 

We are proud to have achieved the Investor in Diversity award. We actively encourage applications who are current under-represented and where we are using positive action under the Equality Act. We welcome everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey. 

Alongside our commitment to your professional and personal development, we also offer a generous benefits package including:

• A competitive pension scheme
• On-site parking
• One campus facility
• Subsidised nursery fees
• Up to 25 days annual leave per year
• Additional annual leave available
• Fantastic CPD and inclusive resources for development
• Well-being hours   
• Opportunities of volunteering within local community and charities 

We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and agile working where the business allows. We provide staff forums, staff working groups for sustainability, staff steering groups for Investors in Diversity and support services to support with mental health and wellbeing for staff from different backgrounds.

We are and have consistently invested in providing our learners and employees with an outstanding and unrivalled range of modern facilities and resources.

The successful candidate will be employed by The Leicestershire College a subsidiary company of Loughborough College. The terms and conditions of employment offered by the Leicestershire College are different to those of Loughborough College. Please note that employees of the Leicestershire College are based at Loughborough College.

Kindly be advised that we are unable to provide skilled worker sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the country without the need for sponsorship. 

If you require any support to apply for this job, please email recruitment@loucoll.ac.uk