CEO Office Business Manager & Strategic Projects Lead

Job Description 36 hours per week, 52 weeks per yearSalary in the range of £51,623 £53,968 per annumBased at Uxbridge Campus, with travel to other sites as requiredHRUC (Harrow, Richmond and Uxbridge Colleges) is a highly successful and ambitious Further Education college group.

We are one of the largest further education colleges in England and are proud to be one of Londons best-performing colleges. This is a unique opportunity to operate at the heart of the CEOs Office, helping to translate HRUCs ambitious vision for learners, employers, communities, and stakeholders into coordinated action and measurable impact.

The role combines hands-on strategic project delivery, CEO office business management, executive governance support, senior stakeholder engagement, and high-level executive coordination. Acting as a trusted adviser, business manager, and delivery partner to the CEO, you will work alongside an ambitious Executive Management Team and senior leaders across our multi-site FE college group.

You will contribute to strategic decision-making, connect priorities across curriculum and business support areas, and maintain momentum on projects and commitments that matter to the Group. This is a hands-on business management and strategic delivery role requiring an established track record in a CEO, Principal, or equivalent senior executive office.

You will be comfortable exercising judgement, working credibly with Governors and senior leaders, handling sensitive issues, and personally driving complex work across the organisation. We are seeking an individual who can demonstrate: Substantial experience operating in a CEO, Principal, or equivalent senior executive office at business manager, senior executive support, or comparable levelStrategic project delivery, business management, governance, or executive office experience, ideally gained in Further Education, education, the public sector, or a similarly complex regulated environmentA strong track record of personally co-ordinating and delivering complex or transformational cross-organisational priorities, projects, or workstreams through to measurable outcomesExperience of researching, analysing, and preparing high-quality strategic briefings, reports, presentations, summaries, and decision papersExcellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the credibility to work with Governors, senior leaders, college and curriculum teams, and external partnersThe ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced senior environment, taking account of academic, governance, performance, and regulatory cyclesA proactive, analytical, and solution-focused approach, with the ability to identify risks, dependencies, and practical next stepsHigh levels of professionalism, integrity, discretion, and resilienceOutstanding written and verbal communication skillsStrong digital capability, including advanced use of Microsoft Office to produce executive-ready information, reporting, and presentationsYou will be joining a supportive and inclusive Further Education organisation, with opportunities for professional development and growth.

We offer a range of benefits for staff including a generous annual leave allowance, the Local Government Pension Scheme, a wellness platform, an employee assistance programme, and free car parking on all sites. Notice for Recruitment Agencies: HRUC operates with a managed service provider (MSP) for recruitment services.

We do not accept unsolicited emails, CVs, or contact from recruitment agencies. Any CVs or information sent to HRUC outside of this process will not be considered or acted upon, regardless of the terms and conditions stated by the agency.

Interviews are expected to take place on 22 nd and/or 24 th September 2026.Closing date: 9 th September 2026TPBN1_UKTJ

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