Full job descriptionAre you an experienced PA seeking a new full time role? Can you start as soon as possible? this may be the role for you!
REED FE are seeking a highly organised and dedicated Executive PA to provide ongoing temporary cover in an Education setting based in South London between Croydon and Redhill.
*Executive PA (Temporary)
*Location: Cross-college
*Rate: £20.00ph PAYE or £24ph Umbrella
*Job Type: Temporary
*Hours: 8:45am - 5pm Monday to Friday
Candidates must hold an Enhanced DBS certificate registered with the Government Update Service as this is working in an Education Setting

Day-to-day of the role of an Executive PA:
*Manage complex Executive diaries, balancing strategic and operational priorities.
*Support the organisation of meetings, including preparing agendas, collating papers, taking minutes, and tracking actions where required.
*Prepare high-quality reports, presentations, and meeting papers with precision.
*Act as a professional first point of contact for senior stakeholders and partners.
*Coordinate Corporation, Committee, and leadership meetings end-to-end.
*Take ownership of Executive administrative systems.
*Handle confidential information with discretion.
*Support projects, risk management processes, and governance requirements.

Required Skills & Qualifications for the PA role:
*Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail.
*Strong communication skills and confidence working with senior stakeholders.
*Experience managing complex schedules and high-level meetings.
*Excellent knowledge of IT packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, Forms, SharePoint).
*Experience of working in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and frequent deadlines.
*Experience providing PA support at a senior level, including preparing papers for boards and executive meetings.
*Maths & English GCSE / Level 2 equivalent
*Relevant degree or equivalent professional experience is highly desirable.
*Good problem-solving skills.
*Experience working with confidential or sensitive information in line with data protection requirements.
*Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey information to a variety of audiences.
*An excellent standard of IT skills.
*Experience in an education setting ( not essential )


Benefits of working for Reed Further Education:
*Exclusive representation to leading FE colleges, prisons, and training providers in the area
*A specialist further education consultant who will search for jobs on your behalf
*A Health Cash Plan and Reed Discount Club
*Entitlement to Statutory Sick Pay, Statutory Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay, Parental Leave and Antenatal/Pre-Adoption Appointment Payment
*Access to Training and Development - Reed Assessment Centre - Reed Learning.
*Great referral bonus’
*Access to roles throughout the UK and online/remote learning
To apply for this role, please send us your updated CV by clicking ’Apply Now’.
Reed Further Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment by undergoing a 2 year’ employment check and a DBS Application, completing mandatory training within 6 weeks of your first assignment and annually thereafter.