The successful candidate will be fundamental in supporting the working time and duties of the Principal and members of the SLT. Key facts

• Full-time, permanent
  37 hours per week
• Salary £23,556 to £25,645 , depending upon qualifications and experience
  
• Closing date
  Sunday 9th June 2024

Unlocking Potential - Transforming Lives - Creating Bright Futures

The successful candidate will be fundamental in Supporting the working time and duties of the principal and members of the SLT. Working with the Director of Governance to support liaison with college governors and assisting the ongoing and daily work of the Quality and Apprenticeship department.

They will build strong, positive working relationships with a supportive and collaborative team, and professional services who share the common goal of providing a meaningful educational experience.

They will have excellent organisational and time-management skills and be able to prioritise work effectively to meet objectives and deadlines. They will be comfortable with and proactively adapt to rapid changes in educational trends within the sector. They will be able to plan and prioritise their own schedule of work to achieve objectives, have strong IT skills, and be happy to be part of a close-knit team with shared objectives.

The successful candidate will manage and maintain diaries for the Principal and Senior Leadership Team And deal with correspondence and visitors. They will prepare agendas for meetings and take notes where required. There will be a requirement to arrange and manage external meetings, update college policies and procedures and undertake general administrative support and any specific duties as directed by the Principal and Chief Executive whilst demonstrating competence and keeping pace with advances in Information Technology and its applications in a business support environment.

There is a requirement to be highly responsive to employer enquiries as part of the Apprenticeship function – dealing with routine enquiries from various stakeholders and following up responses. Supporting employers in understanding and using the Apprenticeship Recruitment Services. To develop a sound understanding of the College’s CRM system and support the Apprenticeship function in organising and running outreach events.

In supporting the Quality function, the candidate must process and update qualification data to and from the Awarding Organisation portals. Assist with the approval and re-approval process, including monitoring the approvals cycle and compiling necessary documentation. To support the Head of Faculty with External Verification visits. Maintain a comprehensive and accurate record-keeping system for individual awarding processes and maintain data protection and confidentiality while handling sensitive information.

See the Job Description for full details.

Set within the breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage site of the Lake District, we are an FE college that consistently punches above its weight on the national stage. Under the leadership of our Principal, Kelvin Nash, we are embarking on a series of bold steps to grow the college and remain an excellent education provider for Cumbria and the Northwest region. Our students are focused on their learning, achieve high levels of attainment, and consistently give us high satisfaction ratings. The college recognises the wellbeing of its staff as a priority, as well as ensuring that excellent work is appropriately recognised and that a healthy work-life balance is maintained.

• A friendly and supportive environment
• Rewarding jobs, working with talented students
• Great career progression opportunities
• Excellent pension schemes for all staff
• 7 efficiency days per year (pro rata) in addition to your hard-earned holiday allocation
• A college that is committed to developing every student to reach their full potential, irrespective of their ability
• Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and develop
• A college that promotes and supports flexible working
• On-site canteens with locally sourced ingredients
• Employee Assistant Program
• Electric car and Cycle to Work scheme
• Membership options are available to other discounting/saving providers
• A full range of hairdressing and beauty therapy treatments
• Discounts in the college Restaurant
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Enhance absence Pay

Wee will provide outstanding education and training opportunities that are responsive to the needs of our students and our community. All our actions will help develop our students to deliver positive economic and sustainable environmental change both now and in the future.

• Excellence & Ambition
• Diversity & Inclusion
• Loyalty & Commitment

Level 3 or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline Higher-level qualifications in a relevant discipline

Experience of working in a fast paced, demanding business environment Delivery of work-based training in work place or College environment

Experience and competence in servicing senior level meetings including agenda preparation, collation of papers and note taking

Experience of providing PA support

Experience in a successful further education environment

Experience of lean processes; continuous business improvement techniques

Strong diary management skills Good knowledge of health and safety at work in an educational and vocational environment

Ability to touch type at high speed Full clean driving licence

Ability to be proactive, self-motivated and work on own initiative Working on marketing and customer related tasks

Strong ability to condense and present information to maximise its usefulness

Problem solver; able to spot issues and create solutions

Ability to draft high quality documents from scratch including letters, reports and briefings from existing or researched information

Ability to meet tight deadlines whilst maintaining accuracy and attention to detail

High level organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and effectively track progress

Strong, confident communications skills. Demonstrable ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences from students to Government Ministers

High levels of energy and resilience

Ability to work and remain positive under pressure

Enthusiastic and flexible team player

Highly professional and business like

Must be technology savvy – experienced user of a full range of office productivity tools, i.e. IPAD Pro/smartphones and a skilled user of Microsoft Office applications

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times

Knowledge of GDPR and other relevant legislation and what it means in practice

Ability and interest in seeking best value for money

• Willingness to undertake Continuous Professional Development
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults
• Understanding of and commitment to Equality and Diversity
• Ability to travel between Kendal College sites as necessary. A driving license and vehicle business insurance are required
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) at grade 4/C or above

Applications without the essential requirements will not usually be considered for appointment.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expect all staff to share this commitment. Employment at the college is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service, and any post in regulated activity will also be subject to an additional barred list check. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education(KCSIE) guidance, we will conduct online searches about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal obligation to meet safeguarding duties in accordance with KCSIE.

You may need to obtain permission to work in the UK if you don’t already have the unrestricted right to work in any role. There are various types of visas, which include the right to work.You can check if you need a UK visa using the Government’s online tooland find information about UK visa routes and the eligibility criteria that must be met for each routeWork in the UK - GOV.UK ( . All staff are required to prove their right to work in the UK before they attend an interview.

We are committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community. We strive to ensure that no employee or job applicant receives less favourable facilities or treatment (either directly or indirectly) in recruitment or employment on grounds of age, disability, gender/gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation (the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010).

All adults employed by the college have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations

We are committed to supporting veterans' integration into civilian life after their loyal service to the Armed Forces. We welcome applications from veterans, and those who meet the essential criteria will be automatically invited for an interview.

Please note CVs cannot be accepted without a completed application form.