Executive Assistant

eTeach UK Limited; Whitmore; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education support organization in Whitmore is seeking an exceptional Group Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to the Senior Post Holders and the Group Executive Team. The ideal candidate will excel in a varied role, displaying initiative and professionalism. Responsibilities include managing diaries, coordinating meetings, and enhancing executive operations. A successful applicant should possess substantial administrative experience and strong communication skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus additional closure days

Excellent pension schemes

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Free onsite parking

Cycle to work/bike loan scheme

Access to gym and discounts on treatments

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in a senior administrative role.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced IT skills in Microsoft Office and Office 365.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding professional and personal administrative support.
• Coordinate and prepare papers for Boards and Committees.
• Arrange and support meetings, training sessions, and events.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Discretion and professionalism

IT skills (Microsoft Office, Office 365)

Customer service

Job description

Overview

About the role: We are looking for an exceptional Group Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to our Senior Post Holders (Deputy CEO Academies, Deputy CEO Colleges, Group CFO) and wider Group Executive Team. This is a pivotal role, ensuring the smooth running of executive operations and contributing to the success of the organisation.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional who thrives in a busy and varied role, and who can bring initiative, efficiency and diplomacy to the Executive Team.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding professional and personal administrative support, including diary and inbox management, handling correspondence and drafting high-quality reports and papers.
• Coordinate and prepare papers for Boards and Committees, including monitoring risk registers and audit actions.
• Arrange and support meetings, training sessions and events, taking accurate minutes and following up on agreed actions.
• Act as a key point of contact, representing the Group Executive Team to staff, stakeholders and visitors in a professional and approachable way.
• Review and improve systems and processes to ensure the Executive Team is supported with maximum efficiency.
• Manage multiple priorities, often to tight deadlines, while handling highly sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Requirements

• Substantial experience in a senior administrative role, ideally including complex diary management, committee servicing and high-level correspondence.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to juggle competing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Advanced IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office and Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and SharePoint).
• The ability to build strong professional relationships and provide excellent customer service.
• A high level of discretion, professionalism and resilience.

About The Company

The College
London South East Colleges (LSEC) is a leading further and higher education provider, with seven campuses across Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich, and Lambeth and c1000 staff. The College delivers a wide range of vocational courses, apprenticeships and degree programmes to over 13,000 students, designed to meet employer and industry needs. Committed to transforming lives through the power of learning, the College plays a vital role in promoting social mobility, creating opportunities for learners of all backgrounds to achieve their potential. With state-of-the-art facilities and strong partnerships with employers and universities, the college equips students with the skills, confidence and opportunities needed for success in their careers and their lives.
As part of London & South East Education Group, the College is also the sponsor of London South East Academies Trust. This growing and successful Multi-Academy Trust currently has a network of 13 mainstream, special and alternative provision schools across Bromley, Bexley, Surrey and Lambeth.
The Group has also recently launched a charity the LASER Education Foundation. This organisation supports disadvantaged children and their families across the region, through a wide range of educational programmes and initiatives.
With a combined turnover of c£100m, the Group has ambitious growth plans. There has never been a better time to join this exciting organisation and really make a different to peoples lives.

Benefits

• 27 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays) plus a further three days over the Christmas break; up to two additional College closure days; volunteering leave.
• Excellent pension schemes including employer contributions (Teachers Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme or Nest).
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Free onsite parking
• Cycle to work/bike loan scheme
• Annual season ticket loan
• Access to the 'Discounts for Teachers' portal
• Free Wifi access in over 10,000 locations worldwide Eduroam
• Access to our onsite gym at Bromley, discounts in our in-house restaurants and on our hair and beauty treatments