Academy Leadership Administrator

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees.       Making sure you fit the guidelines as an applicant for this role is essential, please read the below carefully.So, what are you waiting for? Join a community that cares about you  PfP Thrive is Places for People's skills and learning academy, designed to develop talent within our organisation and across the housing and construction sectors. We provide high-quality training, apprenticeships, and future skills learning that address sector-wide skills shortages and help our people and partners thrive in a changing industry. More about your role  The Leadership Coordinator will play a central role in supporting the Managing Director and the PfP Thrive Leadership Team by providing high-quality administrative and project coordination support. This includes overseeing governance arrangements, ensuring the effective running of all committee and board meetings, managing actions and follow-ups, and supporting the smooth delivery of strategic projects. A key part of this role will be to provide direct support to the Managing Director with diary management, meeting coordination, and travel arrangements — ensuring their time is effectively prioritised and meetings are well organised. This role will be based at the PfP Thrive Centre in Derby and will be pivotal in ensuring that Thrive's governance and leadership structures operate efficiently and effectively. More About youThe Essential Criteria for this role is listed below: Strong organisational and administrative skills, with excellent attention to detail.Experience supporting senior leaders, boards, or governance structures. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including accurate minute-taking. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams). Confident working independently and as part of a team.  Desirable criteria:Experience within the education, training, or skills development sector. Understanding of governance, compliance, or quality assurance processes. Project coordination experience in a fast-paced environment. Benefits   We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.    We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:    Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly   Pension with matched contributions up to 7%  Excellent holiday package – 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave  Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year  A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%  Training and development  Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.  What's next?If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us.As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in your application. We are dedicated to creating a supportive and accessible recruitment process for all.We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview experience, please let us know. We're happy to work with you to ensure you have the opportunity to perform at your best.If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on skillsemployment@placesforpeople.co.uk. If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls Safeguarding At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment. By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities