Central Bedfordshire College is hiring: Executive Assistant in Bedford

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.