Help shape the future of Yeovil College as our Project and Executive Support Officer, on a part-time basis. With a £60 million investment creating a state-of-the-art campus and a new era of learning, this is your opportunity to be part of a landmark transformation that will inspire generations to come. If you are organised, proactive and ready to make a real impact, apply today and help us build the future of YC.
As the Project and Executive Support Officer, you will provide high-level executive, project and operational coordination support to the Vice Principal for Infrastructure and Projects, playing a key role in the successful delivery of our ambitious “Big Build” capital programme. You will provide expert diary, meeting and committee support, prepare briefings, reports and presentations, coordinate communications with senior leaders, governors, contractors and external partners, and ensure key actions and decisions move forward effectively. You will support the smooth running of this landmark programme by maintaining project records, tracking timelines and dependencies, coordinating information across teams, and helping ensure our £60 million investment delivers a truly exceptional college campus. The role also includes supporting compliance activity, information management, health and safety administration and wider operational priorities, making this a varied and rewarding opportunity for someone who thrives on organisation, collaboration and making a real impact. Join Yeovil College at an exciting time as we create a modern beacon college designed to inspire students, staff and the wider community for years to come.
What we're looking for:
- Effective communicator who can engage and collaborate well within a team.
- Level 2 English or Maths (or equivalent), or a willingness to achieve this qualification.
- Proven experience in project coordination within a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent attention to detail, able to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines while maintaining quality and budget standards.
- Skilled in planning and scheduling work around multiple constraints, with flexibility and creativity in problem-solving.
- Ability to build and maintain positive relationships across all levels of an organisation.
- Strong computer skills with the ability to prioritise and manage a changing workload.
What we offer:
- Annual Salary: £24,709 [£30,992]
- Part-time position, 29.5 hours per week, all year round.
- 30 days holiday FTE (plus Christmas closure & bank holidays)
- Generous pension scheme of 16.1% employer contributions
- Staff discount scheme with high street and online retailers
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth
- Employee assistance programme
- Free onsite gym
- Subsidised catering facilities
- Cycle to work scheme
- Access to free staff parking
Don't miss out!
Join Yeovil College and make a real difference in the lives of students as they embark on their educational journeys. Apply now to become a part of our dedicated team!
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you’re excited about this opportunity, submit your application as soon as possible!
Safeguarding Statement
Yeovil 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.
Potential applicants should be aware that all successful applicants will need to agree to an enhanced DBS check including child and if required adult barred list checks.
Yeovil College uses a third party registered body called uCheck to complete DBS checks on our behalf. Your data is handled according to the DBS Code of Practice which is available from the DBS website
DBS checks are only one of several methods used to assess candidates’ suitability to work with children and young adults.
Yeovil 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.
Potential applicants should be aware that all successful applicants will need to agree to an enhanced DBS check including child and if required adult barred list checks. Yeovil College uses a third party registered body called uCheck (www.ucheck.co.uk) to complete DBS checks on our behalf. Your data is handled according to the DBS Code of Practice which is available from the DBS website (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice). DBS checks are only one of several methods used to assess candidates suitability to work with children and young adults.