Corporate Services Officer

**About The Role**:
**Are you someone who leaves no stone unturned?**

Someone who approaches challenges with thoroughness and determination. In this role, you’ll dive deep into complex problems, ensuring every detail is examined to deliver effective solutions.

**Do you have an inquisitive mind and question the status quo?**

Someone who is naturally curious and unafraid to challenge existing processes. By asking the right questions and thinking critically, you’ll help shape innovative frameworks that improve outcomes for students and staff alike.

**Do you always act with tact and diplomacy to reach an outcome?**

You'll be someone who understands the level of sensitivity of the matters you deal with and will be able to act with discretion and empathy to resolve problems.

**Are you passionate about finding solutions for improvement?**

If continuous improvement excites you, this role will allow you to work closely with stakeholders to identify areas for growth and implement strategies that drive meaningful change across the organisation.

As part of EKC Group’s Corporate Services team, you’ll collaborate with the Corporate Services Officer and the Group Director of Corporate Services to develop impactful solutions that enhance the student experience and ensure the Group and Trust meet their statutory responsibilities.

**A typical day will involve**:

- Engaging with leaders and stakeholders in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Monitoring legislative updates to refine key frameworks and provide guidance for staff.
- Organising and tracking progress on projects, writing detailed reports, and driving improvements. Reviewing and analysing documentation to identify opportunities for enhancement.

**Here are just some of our**benefits** when working for the East Kent Colleges Group**:

- Competitive salary and holiday entitlement
- Access to 100's of online discounts via our Rewards Scheme (Inc. Restaurant, Grocery, Retail, Gym, Holidays)
- Access to cycle to work, car leasing and tech purchasing schemes
- Generous pension scheme - 18% employer contribution
- Being part of a company with a Eco-Sustainability focus of being Net-Zero
- Time off for your child's first day at school, moving home and for interviews
- My 10 Days initiative - bid for up-to 10 days off work to pursue voluntary work
- Being part of Community Days and Annual Staff Celebration Day

**About You**:
We’re seeking someone resilient, detail-oriented, and passionate about achieving results. If you’re ready for a challenging and rewarding role that offers opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth, we’d love to hear from you.

**About Us**:
**Outstanding Ofsted Provider**

East Kent Colleges Group is an Ofsted Outstanding rated provider. It is proud to be the first General Further Education college organisation in the country to have received the Outstanding grade against each of the strands under the new Ofsted inspection framework. An inclusive provider, our colleagues place our students and the communities we serve at the heart of everything they do across EKC Group and this is illustrated in our ‘Strong’ skills grading by Ofsted.

**Commitment to Safeguarding**

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and we ensure that all staff are aware of their responsibilities for upholding these principles.

As a designated establishment, we are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore have an obligation to carry out checks to ensure that staff are suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults. These checks include conviction/caution self-declaration, Enhanced DBS check and obtaining sufficient referencing.

If you are successful in being shortlisted to interview, your suitability to work with children and vulnerable adults will be explored as part of the interview process.

**Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion**

We do not engage with agencies for permanent staff and have an in-house recruitment team.