Personal Assistant

Description

Personal Assistant

GBP(phone number removed) (dependent on experience)

If you are seeking a fresh challenge and the chance to play a key role in a successful education organisation that truly impacts the lives and futures of young people and adults? This could be the role for you!

We are one of the largest colleges with a University Centre, in England, hosting over 10,000 students on our state-of-the-art campus across a wide range of areas including Apprenticeships, Technical, A-Level and Degree level programmes.

The Personal Assistant role offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced, forward-thinking environment. If you enjoy being a trusted partner to senior leadership and bring exceptional organisation, judgement, and initiative to everything you do, this position offers both challenge and reward in equal measure.

The Role

This is a key position where you will be providing highly efficient administrative support to two members of the College Executive team, ensuring seamless day-to-day operations and keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes.

What we are looking for

We are looking for a proactive and highly skilled Personal Assistant who thrives on managing multiple, shifting priorities with confidence and precision. You will possess exceptional interpersonal skills and have proven experience of working in a dynamic administrative environment, with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.

Diplomatic and discrete in approach, you will be able to quickly absorb large quantities of written and verbal information and maintain meticulous attention to detail.

Interview Date: w/c 20 April 2026

What makes Blackburn College an Employer of choice?

You'll have access to a wide range of benefits and support, including, but not limited to:

Employee Assistance Programme with a 24/7/365 helpline for advice and support Regular Staff Physical Activity Sessions and reduced-price gym membershipCycle to Work SchemeDiscounted Bus Travel with the Transdev Commuter ClubFamily-friendly policiesFree eye tests and contribution to VDU-use-only glassesSeveral food outlets with a variety of menu choicesA full range of discounted professional Hair & Beauty services provided by the Academy SalonProfessional bakery offering a variety of fresh breads, cakes, and ready meals Blackburn College values diversity and is committed to create a diverse workforce. Blackburn College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to a variety of pre-employment checks, including satisfactory references, medical clearance, and an enhanced DBS check.

Ad ID: 5418012954