Central Bedfordshire College
Location: Bedford
Salary: up to £33,321 per annum dependent on experience
Expires: 02/11/2025 23:59
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Are you an organised and proactive professional with excellent communication and administrative skills? We are offering an exciting opportunity to join The Bedford College Group (TBCG) as an Executive Assistant to the Executive Director of Curriculum, based at our Bedford campus.
About Us The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students each year.
The Group Includes
Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College and Tresham College across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire
Shuttleworth College, a specialist land-based college
The Bedford Sixth Form and The Corby Sixth Form
The National College for Motorsport at Silverstone
We also operate Learning Centres in Bedford, Corby and Kettering, widening access to education and training.
The Role As Executive Assistant, you will provide high-level secretarial and administrative support to the Executive Director of Curriculum. You will play a key role in ensuring effective organisation, planning, and smooth daily operations.
Key Responsibilities Include
Acting as first point of contact, managing correspondence, calls and the Director’s inbox
Coordinating diaries, prioritising meetings and liaising with stakeholders
Preparing agendas, collating and issuing papers, taking minutes and circulating actions
Supporting with reports, presentations, and maintaining accurate documentation
Organising and servicing meetings, events and stakeholder engagements
Coordinating expenses, one‑to‑ones and annual appraisals
Handling sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality
Supporting the wider curriculum operations, strategy implementation and key projects
This is a varied, fast‑paced role requiring excellent organisation, forward planning and the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
About You We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:
Experience as a Personal/Executive Assistant, providing diary management, correspondence and secretarial support
Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to work to deadlines
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence to liaise at all levels
High level of professionalism, discretion and confidentiality
GCSEs (A–C / Level 2) in English and Maths (essential)
A Level 3 qualification in Business or Administration (desirable)
Experience in the Further Education sector (desirable)
Why Join Us This Is An Excellent Opportunity To Make a Real Impact By Supporting Senior Leadership And Contributing To The Success Of The Group. In Return, We Offer
27 days annual leave (plus public holidays)
People’s Pension scheme
Free on‑site parking (subject to availability)
Retail and leisure discounts
Extensive professional development opportunities
Terms and Conditions
Bedford College Professional Services (PS6)
37 hours per week / 52 weeks per year
Base campus: Bedford
The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks, references and appropriate vetting.
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Salary: up to £33,321 per annum dependent on experience
Expires: 02/11/2025 23:59
Apply
Are you an organised and proactive professional with excellent communication and administrative skills? We are offering an exciting opportunity to join The Bedford College Group (TBCG) as an Executive Assistant to the Executive Director of Curriculum, based at our Bedford campus.
About Us The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students each year.
The Group Includes
Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College and Tresham College across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire
Shuttleworth College, a specialist land-based college
The Bedford Sixth Form and The Corby Sixth Form
The National College for Motorsport at Silverstone
We also operate Learning Centres in Bedford, Corby and Kettering, widening access to education and training.
The Role As Executive Assistant, you will provide high-level secretarial and administrative support to the Executive Director of Curriculum. You will play a key role in ensuring effective organisation, planning, and smooth daily operations.
Key Responsibilities Include
Acting as first point of contact, managing correspondence, calls and the Director’s inbox
Coordinating diaries, prioritising meetings and liaising with stakeholders
Preparing agendas, collating and issuing papers, taking minutes and circulating actions
Supporting with reports, presentations, and maintaining accurate documentation
Organising and servicing meetings, events and stakeholder engagements
Coordinating expenses, one‑to‑ones and annual appraisals
Handling sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality
Supporting the wider curriculum operations, strategy implementation and key projects
This is a varied, fast‑paced role requiring excellent organisation, forward planning and the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
About You We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:
Experience as a Personal/Executive Assistant, providing diary management, correspondence and secretarial support
Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to work to deadlines
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence to liaise at all levels
High level of professionalism, discretion and confidentiality
GCSEs (A–C / Level 2) in English and Maths (essential)
A Level 3 qualification in Business or Administration (desirable)
Experience in the Further Education sector (desirable)
Why Join Us This Is An Excellent Opportunity To Make a Real Impact By Supporting Senior Leadership And Contributing To The Success Of The Group. In Return, We Offer
27 days annual leave (plus public holidays)
People’s Pension scheme
Free on‑site parking (subject to availability)
Retail and leisure discounts
Extensive professional development opportunities
Terms and Conditions
Bedford College Professional Services (PS6)
37 hours per week / 52 weeks per year
Base campus: Bedford
The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks, references and appropriate vetting.
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