Senior Executive Assistant to the Vice Principal

Brighton College; Brighton; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Brighton College is seeking a Personal Assistant to the Vice Principal on a permanent contract, working term-time (33 weeks) plus six weeks annually. The role combines executive assistance with coordination and project support to help the Vice Principal manage time, priorities and sensitive information with discretion.

The successful candidate will liaise across College teams, support strategic initiatives including AI, and handle demanding schedules with a professional and proactive approach.

Qualifications

• High level executive support experience with discretion and proactivity.
• Ability to manage diaries, meetings and complex itineraries.
• Professional communication with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Vice Principal’s diary, meetings and commitments with proactive scheduling.
• Prepare meetings with agendas, papers and briefings in good time.
• Draft and proofread correspondence, briefing notes and reports.
• Coordinate travel, accommodation and complex itineraries as required.
• Support events, visits and commitments outside normal school days when needed.
• Track deadlines, budgets and expenses for the Vice Principal’s portfolio.

Skills

Executive support

Diary management

Discretion

Communication

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

Job description

Brighton College is seeking a Personal Assistant to the Vice Principal on a permanent contract, working term-time (33 weeks) plus six weeks annually. The role combines executive assistance with coordination and project support to help the Vice Principal manage time, priorities and sensitive information with discretion.

The successful candidate will liaise across College teams, support strategic initiatives including AI, and handle demanding schedules with a professional and proactive approach.