Executive Assistant – Senior Leadership & Governance Support
Engage Education are currently recruiting for a highly organised and professional Executive Assistant to support the Senior Leadership Team within a specialist education setting. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced administrator or PA to play a key role in supporting leadership, governance and strategic operations within a school environment.
This is a senior support role requiring discretion, strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and impactful setting.
About the role
As Executive Assistant, you will provide high-level administrative, organisational and governance support to the Executive Leadership Team, ensuring the smooth and effective running of leadership functions across the school.
Responsibilities include:
*Acting as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
*Providing high-level PA support including complex diary management, correspondence and briefing preparation
*Coordinating leadership meetings, events and cross-site activity
*Preparing reports, presentations and strategic documentation
*Supporting admissions liaison, referrals and operational coordination
*Leading governance administration including agenda planning, minute taking and action tracking
*Ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and governance best practice
*Maintaining accurate and confidential records across leadership and governance functions
*Producing analytical reports to support decision-making
*Managing complaints and concerns processes in line with statutory guidance
*Supporting investigations, documentation and communication relating to complaints
*Monitoring trends to inform leadership and continuous improvement
*Providing project management support for key school initiatives and improvements
*Coordinating cross-team activity and tracking progress against priorities
About you
*Previous experience as an Executive Assistant, PA or senior administrator
*Experience working in a school or education setting desirable
*Strong understanding of governance, compliance and safeguarding procedures
*Excellent organisational and time management skills
*Confident managing complex workloads and competing priorities
*Strong communication and interpersonal skills
*High level of discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive information
*Confident using IT systems, data management tools and producing reports
*Experience taking minutes and supporting senior meetings
This role would suit someone who thrives in a strategic, fast-paced environment and enjoys working closely with senior leaders to support school improvement and operations.
Why choose Engage Education?
*Pay in line with Agency Worker Regulations, matching permanent staff rates
*Ongoing support from a dedicated Engage consultant
*Free access to a wide range of CPD training delivered by experienced senior leaders
*£50 referral bonus when you recommend a friend who works the required number of days
How to apply
If this role sounds right for you, please apply below or contact Engage Education directly.
If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion. However, we will keep your details on file and support you with future opportunities.
All candidates must hold, or be willing to obtain, a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance will be provided.
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