Senior PA & Communications Officer (School)

Clarence Recruitment Limited; Leicester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarence Recruitment Limited is recruiting an experienced Communications Officer / Personal Assistant for a prominent secondary school in Leicester. The role combines confidential PA duties for the senior leadership team with responsibilities for internal and external communications with parents, students, staff and external stakeholders.

You will manage diaries, coordinate meetings, prepare letters and reports, take minutes, support events, and assist with newsletters and website updates.

Qualifications

• Experience in an office or administrative environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information professionally.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint; quick to learn new systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality PA and secretarial support to senior leadership.
• Manage diaries, appointments, meetings, correspondence and visitors.
• Be the first point of contact for telephone calls and enquiries.
• Prepare letters, reports, meeting papers and other documentation.
• Take accurate meeting notes/minutes.
• Help organise school events, meetings and interviews.
• Support communications with parents and external stakeholders.
• Assist with newsletters, website updates and social media communications.
• Support admissions and transition administration.
• Coordinate awards, open events and other school activities.
• Maintain confidential records and provide wider admin support.

Skills

Diary management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Confidential handling

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Clarence Recruitment Limited is recruiting an experienced Communications Officer / Personal Assistant for a prominent secondary school in Leicester. The role combines confidential PA duties for the senior leadership team with responsibilities for internal and external communications with parents, students, staff and external stakeholders.

You will manage diaries, coordinate meetings, prepare letters and reports, take minutes, support events, and assist with newsletters and website updates.