Derby College
Corporate Support Manager
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Derby College Group (DCG) are recruiting for a Corporate Support Manager to support our Chief Financial Officer.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role at the heart of the organisation, providing high-level support to the Chief Finance Officer while helping to drive effective corporate governance. This role will mainly be based at our Roundhouse campus, including working at home and travelling between campuses as required.
The Opportunity
This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic and fast-paced environment where you'll play a pivotal role contributing to the effective governance of the College. You'll take the lead in supporting the CFO, coordinating key corporate processes, including contracts, risk management and external reporting, ensuring these are delivered efficiently and to the highest standard. Alongside managing a Corporate Support function, you'll oversee the smooth running of corporate meetings, manage critical deadlines, and provide high-quality executive support across the organisation. This is an ideal role for someone who thrives on organisation, enjoys working collaboratively with senior leaders, and wants to make a meaningful contribution to the strategic and operational success of the College.
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About You
You will be a highly organised and proactive professional with experience providing high-level support to senior leaders in a fast-paced environment. Able to manage multiple priorities and meet demanding deadlines, you'll have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, building strong relationships with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels. You'll be confident analysing information, preparing presentations and identifying opportunities to improve systems and processes. With exceptional attention to detail, a high level of discretion and a commitment to confidentiality, you'll remain calm under pressure while delivering outstanding support. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and use of AI, you'll also have experience coordinating projects and events, making you an invaluable member of the team. Experience within education, finance, audit or governance, along with previous supervisory or management experience, would be an advantage.
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The Benefits
- Salary of £40,000 per annum
- 35 days per year plus 6 College closure days per year where applicable and 8 statutory days
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with a 19.9% employer contribution
- Discount at our Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ onsite Little Explorers Nursery
- TOTUM discount card (aka NUS/Student Discount Card) / discounted Tastecard
- Discounts on East Midlands Railway Annual Season Tickets
- Microsoft Office for FREE with 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage
- Discount on treatments at SENSI our onsite salon at the Roundhouse
- Flint Bishop Solicitors – free will writing, 1-hour free consultation with family department, 10% discount on Conveyancing services
- Continuous development and progression opportunities
- Free eye tests with Specsavers
- Our new and enhanced Employee Assistance Programme provides 24/7 confidential support for wellbeing, mental health, and life matters.
- Cycle to Work Scheme
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
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We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace which promotes and values diversity. We welcome all talent irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We ensure that our policies and procedures treat all applicants consistently and fairly during our recruitment process.
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, reasonable adjustments, or about the role, please contact us at hrrecruitment@derby-college.ac.uk.
Safeguarding statement
DCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. An online search of the preferred candidate is also completed to help to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the college may need to explore with the candidate further. Please be advised that it is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
If you require visa sponsorship
Please note that unfortunately, this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system. Applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.
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