Private Secretary and Strategic Office Lead to CEO

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Private Secretary and Strategic Office Lead to CEO

Employer
Uxbridge College
Location
Uxbridge, Greater London
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Salary
Salary in the range of £51,623 - £53,968 per annum
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
Expires
17th June 2026 11:59 PM
Contract Type
Permanent
Job ID
1558138
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
  • Contract Type :Permanent
  • Job ID: 1558138

HRUC (Harrow, Richmond and Uxbridge Colleges) is a highly successful and ambitious Further Education college group. We are one of the largest further education colleges in England, and are proud to be one of London’s best performing colleges.

This is a unique opportunity to work within a dynamic environment, supporting the Chief Executive Officer in delivering the HRUC’s ambitious vision for learners, employers, communities and stakeholders. The role combines strategic project delivery, executive coordination, executive governance support, senior stakeholder engagement and high-level executive office management.

Acting as a trusted advisor and key enabler for the CEO, you will work alongside an ambitious executive management team, contribute to strategic decision-making, and help drive meaningful impact within the College Group.

We are seeking an individual who can demonstrate:

• Significant experience supporting a CEO or equivalent senior executive

• Project management, governance or executive office experience

• Significant experience of co-ordinating and managing complex organisational priorities, projects, or workstreams

• Experience of preparing strategic briefings, reports, minutes, summaries and decision papers

• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills

• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced senior environment

• A proactive, solution-focused approach with exceptional attention to detail

• High levels of professionalism, integrity, discretion, and resilience

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills

• Advanced Microsoft Office capability

Based at our Uxbridge campus with travel to our other sites as necessary, you will be joining a supportive and inclusive organisation, with opportunities for professional development and growth. We offer a range of benefits for staff including generous annual leave allowance, Local Government Pension Scheme, wellness platform, employee assistance programme and free car parking on all sites.

Notice for Recruitment Agencies:

HRUC operates with a managed service provider (MSP) for recruitment services. We do not accept unsolicited emails, CVs, or contact from recruitment agencies. Any CVs or information sent to HRUC outside of this process will not be considered or acted upon, regardless of the terms and conditions stated by the agency.

Safeguarding Statement:

Uxbridge College 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.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.