Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant

Location: Burgess Hill - Car driver requiredContract: Full-time

Salary: Up to £32k Temp to PermStart Date: ASAP

About the Role

We are seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant to provide high-level professional support at the heart of our client's leadership team. This is a pivotal role, combining executive administration, leadership coordination and governance support to help ensure the smooth, effective and compliant operation of the school.

The successful candidate will act as a trusted first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, providing outstanding communication, organisation and confidentiality at all times.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Support

• Serve as the first point of contact for the Headteacher, ensuring timely, professional and confidential communication.
• Provide comprehensive PA support including complex diary management, correspondence handling, briefing preparation and document production.
• Support the development of strategic documentation, such as improvement plans, reports, presentations and capability/action plans.
• Coordinate leadership meetings, cross-site activity, staff events and training schedules.
• Maintain effective systems for communication, filing and information management.
• Support operational leadership activity including referrals, admissions liaison and coordination across sites.

Governance and Clerking

• Provide professional, impartial advice to the Management Committee on governance, statutory duties and procedural requirements.
• Ensure governance arrangements comply with legislation, DfE expectations and best practice.
• Lead the administration of all governance processes including agenda planning, preparation of papers, minute taking and tracking of actions.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has strong experience in an EA/PA or governance-support role, ideally within education or a similarly complex environment.
• Communicates confidently and professionally, with excellent written skills and attention to detail.
• Is highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities with discretion and initiative.
• Understands the importance of confidentiality, accuracy and safeguarding.
• Can work calmly in a fast-paced environment, supporting senior leaders with sound judgement.
• Builds positive relationships and represents the school with warmth and professionalism.

Next steps:

• Apply today, the client is looking for someone to interview and start immediately!
• Please apply today with your up to date CV
• If you experience any issues applying, please send your CV along with the name of the role you are applying for to

Working as a temp is an ideal way of exploring different job roles and industries. It's also gives you control of your own work/life balance. Here are just some of the benefits you can expect when you become part of the Office Angels team:

• Employed directly with Office Angels, meaning we're always on hand to ensure you're being well looked after
• Eye care vouchers and money towards glasses should you require them for VDU purposes
• We can search for permanent work whilst you're in assignments and offer expert interview support and advice
• Weekly pay
• Pension scheme option (with employer contributions)
• 28 days paid annual leave (Based on a weekly accrual)

Office Angels is an employment agency. We are an equal opportunities employer who put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you

Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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