Location: Remote/Hybrid (with occasional regional travel)
Working Pattern: Full-time, Term-time only (37.5 hrs/week)
We are seeking a highly organised, discreet, and proactive Executive Assistant to provide confidential and high-level support to a senior leader within a national education organisation.
The role involves full ownership of office and diary management, coordination of internal and external appointments, document handling, project support, and ensuring compliance with key deadlines. In addition, you will provide administrative support to the wider student support team, including assistance with compliance audits and reporting processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the diary, meetings, and communications of a senior regional leader
- Coordinate travel, expenses, and internal/external appointments
- Draft, proofread and circulate documents, reports, agendas, and minutes
- Support preparation and logistics for strategic and compliance-related projects
- Liaise with internal teams and external agencies, ensuring timely follow-up and workflow management
- Maintain oversight of key student support systems and ensure reporting accuracy
- Occasionally attend meetings or visits regionally, supporting documentation and follow-up
About You
- Proven experience in an EA or senior admin role with a strong focus on confidentiality
- Demonstrable experience in the education industry, particularly in SENDCO environments
- Excellent organisational and time management skills, with strong written and verbal communication
- Confident using Microsoft Office, digital workflow platforms, and Smartsheet (or similar)
- Flexibility to travel as and when needed across the UK
- Calm under pressure, detail-oriented, and a team player