Head's Office Assistant

VWA (Victoria Wall Associates); City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious education sector partner in Westminster is seeking a Head's Office Assistant for a permanent full-time position. The role includes supporting the Head's EA, maintaining the filing system, and managing email communications. Strong organizational skills and a commitment to safeguarding are essential. Salary of up to £33K FTE with lunch provided during working hours.

Benefits

Lunch provided

Brilliant opportunity to work closely with a small assistant team

Qualifications

• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Experience in assistance, administration and/or office support.
• Great interpersonal skills and confident communication.

Responsibilities

• Support the EA to the Head in their duties.
• Administer the Emergency Response Plan.
• Act as a contact point for the Head's office.
• Maintain the filing system and log staff absences.
• Manage email inboxes for administrative tasks.

Skills

Strong administrative and organisational skills

Experience in assistance, administration and/or office support

Great interpersonal skills

Confidence to communicate effectively

Commitment to safeguarding

Job description

Head's Office Assistant

Perm, term-time only
3-WSHMO/RVF
Up to £33K FTE
Office based – Westminster
Hours 8:15‑16:15, Mon‑Fri; 8:15‑13:15 Sat

The Client

One of VWA's prestigious clients in the education sector is looking for an organised and dedicated Head's Office Assistant to work alongside their EA. This is a permanent, term‑time role.

The Role

Head's Office Assistant duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Support the EA to the Head in all of their duties.
• Support the administration of the Emergency Response Plan as directed by the Executive Assistant to the Head.
• Provide an additional point of contact for people contacting the Head's office.
• Maintain the paper filing system (including archiving of leavers' files and creation of new files).
• Log staff absences.
• Maintain the email inboxes associated with their administrative responsibilities.

The Successful Candidate Will Have

• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Experience in assistance, administration and/or office support.
• Great interpersonal skills with the confidence to communicate effectively.
• A clear commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils.

The Details and Benefits

• Up to £33K FTE = £25 gross take home.
• This is a permanent, full‑time position.
• Monday – Friday (Hours 8:15‑16:15), Saturdays 8:15‑13:15.
• Office based, school in Westminster.
• Lunch provided.
• The brilliant opportunity to work closely with a small assistant team.
• Applicants must be happy to complete an enhanced DBS check at offer stage.

If you are interested in this exciting Head's Office Assistant opportunity, please apply today!