Executive Assistant

hireful; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic organisation in London seeks an Executive Assistant to support their Principal and Chief Operating Officer. This role involves managing complex diaries, coordinating meetings, and providing secretarial support to the Executive Team. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and prior experience in a fast-paced administrative role, ideally within education. The position offers a salary of £40-45k per annum.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a senior administrative, EA, or governance support role is essential.
• Experience within education or a similarly fast-paced, mission-driven environment is preferred.
• Positive attitude and flexible mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex diaries and communications.
• Coordinate high-level meetings.
• Provide secretarial support to the Executive Team.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Solutions-focused approach

Organisational skills

Adaptability

Job description

They're looking for a highly organised, proactive and adaptable Executive Assistant to support the dual leadership of their organisation — their Principal and Chief Operating Officer — and to provide secretarial and clerking support to their Governing Body and its committees.

This is a key new role at the heart of the organisation. You’ll manage complex diaries and communications, coordinate high-level meetings, and ensure the smooth running of the Executive Office. You’ll also provide secretarial support to the Executive Team, which meets fortnightly, preparing agendas, papers, and minutes.

They're looking for someone with excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and a calm, solutions-focused approach. Prior experience in a senior administrative, EA, or governance support role is essential — ideally within education or a similarly fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Most importantly, you’ll bring a positive attitude, a flexible mindset, and the ability to stay one step ahead in a busy and creative organisation.

Department: Chief Operating Officer
Contract type:Permanent
Salary: £40-45k pa

Closing date for applications: 3rd September, 2025

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