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Kickstart Your Career as an Executive Officer Apprentice!
Location: North Devon Campus, Barnstaple
Contract: Fixed-term | Hours: 37 per week
Level: Apprenticeship Level 3
Ready to step into the heart of leadership?
We’re looking for a motivated, organised, and curious Executive Officer Apprentice to join our dynamic Executive Office team!
This isn’t your average admin role, you’ll be right at the centre of decision-making, working closely with senior leaders, shaping projects, and helping keep everything running smoothly.
If you love being organised, working with people, and making things happen, this could be the perfect launchpad for your career.
What you’ll be doing:
As part of our team, you’ll:
1. Support senior leaders with high-level communications, reports, and briefing
2. Manage busy diaries, meetings, and schedules like a pro
3. Act as a key point of contact for staff, stakeholders, and visitors
4. Help plan, track, and deliver exciting projects
5. Draft correspondence and respond to queries with confidence
6. Take meeting minutes and keep action plans moving forward
7. Ensure deadlines are met and nothing slips through the cracks
8. You’ll be trusted, valued, and involved - not just watching from the sidelines.
What makes you a great fit?
We’re looking for someone who is:
9. Proactive and ready to take initiativeOrganised with great attention to detail A confident communicator (written & verbal) Calm under pressure and good at juggling priorities A natural problem-solver with a positive attitude Keen to learn, grow, and take on new c
10. Proactive and ready to take initiative
11. Organised with great attention to detail
12. A confident communicator (written & verbal)
13. Calm under pressure and good at juggling priorities
14. A natural problem-solver with a positive attitude
15. Keen to learn, grow, and take on new challenges
What you’ll need:
16. GCSEs (Grade 4/9 or above), including English & Maths
17. Basic Microsoft Office skills
18. A willingness to learn and develop new skills
What you’ll gain
19. Real-world experience working with senior leaders
20. Career development and valuable professional skills
21. Exposure to high-level decision-making and projects
22. Confidence, responsibility, and a strong career foundation
Why join us?
Because you won’t just be starting a job - you’ll be starting a career.
You’ll gain hands-on experience, make meaningful contributions, and be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team that wants to see you succeed.
Ready to take the first step? Apply now and bring your ambition with you!
Safeguarding Statement
Exeter and North Devon College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. We have a shared commitment to develop a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated. We welcome all applications, including those from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.