Executive Coordinator

Your future is here

A place to inspire

Being part of Nottingham College means playing a vital part in helping thousands of people reach their potential. Together, we’re making a positive difference to our learners, to our communities and to each other. We’re building better futures, for others and for ourselves. Here, you’ll have the freedom to work in a way that suits you, the support to thrive and the opportunity to shape your career.

What you’ll do

An opportunity is available for an experienced administrator to become part of the college’s friendly and professional executive support team. You will work to the Vice Principals for Improvement and Innovation and Curriculum and Support, providing them with proactive, flexible, and responsive support. You will manage diaries, arrange meetings and events, create presentations and other resources, and perform other administrative duties as required within the team.

Executive Coordinators are key to the smooth and efficient operation of the Executive Team and provide a personal administrative and organisational support service, liaising with other colleagues from across the college to ensure consistency, pace and momentum are maintained.

Who we’re looking for

• A proactive team member who will work with leaders to manage processes such as investigations and student appeals, quickly and efficiently
• Someone with excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as good digital skills, who is confident influencing even the most senior college leaders
• Someone who is professional and flexible, with high customer service standards
• Confidence in dealing with sensitive and confidential matters at the highest level of college management
• Experience of supporting meetings, preparing agendas and papers and accurate minutes or action logs. An interest in using technology to make these processes more efficient, whilst maintaining security and confidentiality, is particularly desirable
• Previous experience of an educational environment is also desirable, especially experience with curriculum operations or quality improvement

The post will be shortlisted against the essential and desirable criteria at application stage from the person specification. Please ensure that you have a look at this specification attached to the role profile and complete your application directly from this.

For further details on this post which the job description and person specification cannot answer for you, please contact Jo Welham, Head of Governance and Corporate Services, on josephine.welham@nottinghamcollege.ac.uk.

Interviews/assessments are anticipated on Thursday 23rd July 2026

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Why Join us

• Competitive salary – £23,390 to £33,602 per annum FTE. (This will be pro-rata for part time posts)
• 35 days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays + Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days annual leave 
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Discounts at various stores and services across the UK via our Vivup App  
• Various travel schemes including cycle to work, local transport season tickets and car salary sacrifice scheme 
• Opportunities for professional development including 8 dedicated Continued Personal Development (CPD) days and our Request to Invest Programme 

A place to belong

At Nottingham College, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, valued, and understood.

We’re proud to be recognised as a Carer Confident employer, acknowledging the tailored support we offer to staff who balance their roles with caring responsibilities. As part of the Endometriosis Friendly Employer scheme, we’re actively tackling the stigma around menstrual health and providing meaningful support to those affected.

Our commitment to wellbeing continues as we work towards becoming a Menopause Friendly accredited employer, ensuring those experiencing menopause and peri-menopause feel heard and supported.

Mental health matters here too — our network of accredited Mental Health First Aiders is always growing, helping to foster a culture of compassion and understanding across the college.

Through our Wellness Cafés – informal gatherings that invite open conversation – colleagues are encouraged to share experiences and support one another. Whether navigating health challenges or balancing work and personal life, wellbeing is prioritised at Nottingham College, allowing you to thrive in your career.

Nottingham College is a place where you can share your ideas, work with people from all kinds of backgrounds and together, make a positive difference. Within our inclusive workplace, everyone is given the opportunity to belong. As part of this we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that successful candidates may need. 

Nottingham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks including employer references, and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

Apply Now

If you’re ready to be part of something special, the future is here.

To apply, click ‘Apply for this job’ on the Nottingham College website, or visit Nottingham College – Current Vacancies  if viewing externally.

We value accessibility and inclusion throughout our recruitment process. If you need help or information in another format, contact Peopleservices@nottinghamcollege.ac.uk or call us on 0115 884 2222.  

We review applications as they are received, so please apply early. We may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applications, and interview dates may change.

Please note that this role does not meet the standard salary requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. However, Home Office exemptions may apply depending on individual circumstances. Candidates are advised to review the Skilled Worker visa criteria on GOV.UK before applying.