Executive Support Specialist for Senior Leaders

Blue Arrow; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Collaborative culture

Role variety

Job summary

Blue Arrow in Bristol is seeking an experienced Executive Support Assistant to provide confidential, high‑quality administrative support to senior leaders within the academy.

This fast‑paced and varied role requires proactivity, professionalism and the ability to manage competing priorities while building relationships with staff, parents, governors and external partners. You will manage diaries, prepare reports and coordinate travel, with a focus on discretion and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Experience providing high‑quality executive support or PA assistance.
• Strong organisational and time management skills under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with attention to detail.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive and administrative support to senior leaders.
• Manage complex diaries, appointments, meetings and correspondence.
• Prepare agendas, reports, presentations, briefing papers and minutes.
• Handle confidential information with discretion.
• Coordinate meetings, travel and accommodation arrangements.
• Support recruitment, HR and wider administrative processes.
• Assist with academy communications and website updates.

Skills

Executive support

Diary management

Stakeholder relations

Communication skills

IT literacy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database systems

Job description

Blue Arrow in Bristol is seeking an experienced Executive Support Assistant to provide confidential, high‑quality administrative support to senior leaders within the academy.

This fast‑paced and varied role requires proactivity, professionalism and the ability to manage competing priorities while building relationships with staff, parents, governors and external partners. You will manage diaries, prepare reports and coordinate travel, with a focus on discretion and accuracy.