Executive Assistant - Maternity cover
Halesowen College
Halesowen, West Midlands, B63 3NA
- 拢32,513 - 拢35,569 per year
- New
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 17 November 2026
Job overview
This is a pivotal role within the Executive Office, situated at the heart of the College, providing crucial support to the Leadership Team.
This role presents an excellent opportunity to work with the Deputy Principal & CEO on driving Halesowen College forward. The ideal candidate should be equipped with initiative, professionalism and enthusiasm, as well as a touch of light-heartedness when needed. You must possess strong organisational skills to effectively manage and prioritise a demanding workload. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written, are paramount in this role as is confident and effective use of digital technologies.
The ability to navigate various data systems is also essential. You will have experience of working independently, along with a collaborative mindset, as you will be an integral part of the entire College team.
The postholder will be tasked with developing and maintaining effective internal communications with the Senior Leadership and College Leadership Teams and other college staff, establishing productive relationships with external organisations, strategically planning and prioritising work, comprehending the email inboxes in terms of importance and urgency, drafting responses and executive summaries, and taking proactive measures on behalf of the Senior Leadership Team when necessary.
Applicants should be self-motivated, demonstrating high levels of discretion, integrity, and confidentiality. You should also have the desire to understand the aims, objectives and activities of Halesowen College so that your work is appropriately contextualised.
This is a fixed-term maternity cover opportunity.
The College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and will undertake Enhanced DBS and safer recruitment checks for all successful candidates.
Positions are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exception Order 1975, 2013, 2020, and 2023.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received before the closing date.
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About Halesowen College
- Halesowen College
- Whittingham Road, Halesowen
- West Midlands
- B63 3NA
- United Kingdom
Halesowen College strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply for our open positions. Our College is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we recognise that a diverse workforce allows us to better serve our students and community.
We believe that diversity in our workforce enriches our organisation, makes us more effective in accomplishing our mission, and is a key to our continued success.
We value the unique perspectives and experiences that underrepresented groups bring to the table, and we know that this diversity helps us make better decisions, create innovative solutions, and build stronger relationships with our students and community. We believe that everyone has something valuable to contribute and we are dedicated to creating an environment where all employees feel supported, respected and valued.
Halesowen College aims to:
- Provide an impactful, inclusive and broad curriculum to meet the needs of learners and address the skills deficit
- Provide exceptional quality of education which inspires students to learn, flourish and succeed
- Have a physical and digital estate which are visionary and provide motivational environments in which to learn
- Maintain sustainability and financial resilience to invest in our environment and excellence in education
- Be known for exceptional education, support, skills development and positive impact - reputation that we proudly uphold
Principal
Jacquie Carman
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