Executive Assistant to CEO | Strategic Partner in Education

Smart10 Ltd, Trading as SMT Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

SMT Recruitment in the education sector seeks an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to the CEO. This role acts as a trusted right-hand person, managing a busy diary, coordinating meetings, and preparing minutes and actions to keep the CEO's day running smoothly.

The ideal candidate will have prior CEO-level support experience, strong organisational and communication skills, and discretion.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting a CEO or senior leadership team
• Background in education advantageous
• PRINCE2 or project-management qualification would be advantageous

Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive day-to-day executive and administrative support
• Acting as a trusted sounding board and right-hand person to the CEO
• Managing a busy and changing diary, meetings and priorities
• Monitoring and responding to emails, calls and communications on the CEO's behalf
• Preparing for meetings, attending meetings and producing accurate minutes and actions
• Ensuring actions and projects are followed through within timescales
• Keeping abreast of education-sector news and updates
• Supporting and coordinating projects and key business initiatives
• Liaising with senior stakeholders, colleagues and external contacts
• Meeting and greeting visitors and representing the CEO professionally
• Attending occasional events and meetings
• Anticipating requirements and resolving issues proactively

Skills

Diary management

Executive support

Communication

Stakeholder liaison

Discretion / confidentiality

Proactivity

Education

PRINCE2 or project-management qualification

Job description

SMT Recruitment in the education sector seeks an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to the CEO. This role acts as a trusted right-hand person, managing a busy diary, coordinating meetings, and preparing minutes and actions to keep the CEO's day running smoothly.

The ideal candidate will have prior CEO-level support experience, strong organisational and communication skills, and discretion.