Executive Assistant

Association of School and College Leaders; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Leicester is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support its directorate. The role offers flexible home working and requires presence in the office at least two days a week. Applicants should have proven administrative skills and the ability to manage competing demands. A generous benefits package includes 28 days holiday and a pension scheme. Initial interviews will be conducted online, followed by in-person final interviews.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme with 9% contribution

Home working allowance

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or in a similar role.
• Ability to manage competing demands with professionalism.
• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support senior leaders in managing their schedules and projects.
• Contribute to the development of the service and support events.
• Manage competing priorities with discretion.

Skills

Excellent administration skills

Organisational skills

Prioritisation skills

Professionalism

Discretion

Job description

Executive Assistant

Leicester / Hybrid

£37,229 (Grade 6)

Full time

The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) is a leading professional body representing more than 25,000 school and college leaders across the UK.

ASCL are seeking to appoint an Executive Assistant to work for our existing Directorate structure.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of our service and support Directorates, projects and events. With excellent administration and executive assistant skills, you will bring proven experience in a similar role, demonstrating exceptional organisational and prioritisation skills.

Your ability to manage competing demands with professionalism and discretion will be essential in supporting senior leaders

Our office is in Leicester, but we offer the flexibility of home working. You’ll need to be in the office at least two days a week, with occasional overnight stays for events.

ASCL values diversity and is an equal opportunities employer. You’ll also enjoy a generous package of benefits, including 28 days holiday plus bank holidays and a pension scheme to which the association contributes 9%. Reasonable travel and out-of-pocket expenses are also covered, including a working from home allowance. Equipment is provided. We encourage applications regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

INTERESTED?

The closing date for applications is 4pm on Wednesday 24 September 2025.

Initial, online interviews will be held on Thursday 2 October with a final, in person, interview to be held in Leicester on Tuesday 7 October 2025.

Start date: As soon as possible.

If you have any queries, please contact Angela Stewart, Workplace and Facilities Manager.