Executive Assistant to the Head of College

Ambitious College is London's first specialist Day College for young people aged 16-25 with a primary diagnosis of autism, some of whom have additional disabilities. We believe that every young person attending Ambitious College deserves a fulfilling, happy and rewarding life. Our educational approach focuses on the individual at all times.

Are you a dynamic and organized individual with a passion for education and administration? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple tasks with finesse and precision? If so, we invite you to apply for the position of Executive Assistant to the Head of College at Ambitious College.

As the Executive Assistant to the Head of College, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our institution. You will work closely with the Head of College, providing high-level administrative support, and manage colleagues across our two campuses located at CONEL and West Thames. This role is a unique opportunity for a talented individual to make a meaningful impact on the educational experience we offer to our Autistic young people. You can be based at either of our sites but some travel to the other one will be required.

We are seeking to appoint an EA that:  

• Has experience managing internal and external communication for a range of senior stakeholders, in writing, face to face and on the telephone.   
• Has experience of and will build trusted and effective relationships with parents, Governors, Trustees, staff, local authorities, VIP visitors to the college, other departments and services of Ambitious about Autism and any other stakeholders. 
• Is used to working within fast paced environment, where projects, tasks and reports are highly time-sensitive. 
• Will take a pro-active approach to line management, building strong relationships, coaching and developing.   

Our learners are at the heart of everything we do, we are looking for an individual that shares in our vision of creating the best educational outcomes for our young people attending our College as we support in preparing them for adulthood.

Interview: Friday 5th July 2024

Closing Date: Friday 28th June 2024

Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.