PA to Assistant Principal Student Experience

New City College is the dynamic group of further education colleges in East London which comprises Tower Hamlets College, Hackney Community College and Redbridge College. All colleges in the group are graded Good by Ofsted, and our 3-college merger places the group at the forefront of further education in the region. With a turnover of £67m, 20,000 students and 1000 staff it is one of the strongest and most influential further education organisations in the country. 

Our college environment is second to none. We have industry standard facilities and equipment at all campuses, expert staff and partnerships with other high profile organisations which all prepare students for progression to higher education or successful careers.

East London is dynamic, innovative and entrepreneurial. As we develop our longer term vision, we will continue to ensure that we invest in our staff and other resources to provide a distinctive offer and excellent, supportive learning environment which meets the needs of students and employers and prepares local people for the changing workforce of the area. 

Ref: PC10

We are currently looking for a confident and efficient Personal Assistant to support the Assistant Principal of Student Experience. 

The role includes day to day administration, diary management and minute taking. You will play a key role in co-ordinating their calendars, work tasks and overseeing agendas and day to day administrative tasks. A key part of the role will be anticipating their needs in relation to the planning of their work schedules, and the forward planning of meetings and events. The Personal Assistant will act as a focal point for enquiries from internal and external stakeholders as well as student. 

You must be able to plan and progress a programme of work to strict deadlines and have excellent oral and written communication skills. An excellent eye for detail and accuracy is paramount. You should possess proficient computer skills and an expertise in the use of software packages and applications, including the MS Office suite. A willingness to work flexibly and to adapt quickly to changing operational needs is essential as you will occasionally be required to stay late.

Please quote the relevant reference.

Closing date: 2nd August 2017 @ 12pm

Interview date: 16th August 2017 

To apply for this vacancy and for further information please visit our website: https://www.tower.ac.uk/work-for-us or contact Human Resources on 020 7510 7712. E-mail: recruitment@tower.ac.uk.