About the role
The Executive PA works directly with the Founder & CEO of Redbourn Park and is a critical part of how the organisation functions at pace. This is not a diary-management role — it is an extension of the CEO and elements of the executive leadership team to support in the running of the organisation and the development it has planned.
Redbourn Park is a growing group of schools, outreach services, and training elements. The CEO operates across education, therapy, governance, finance, property, and partnerships simultaneously, whilst developing more opportunities and also prioritising family life and personal goals. This role exists to protect the CEO’s time, maintain strategic focus, and ensure that important work actually moves forward rather than stalling in meetings, inboxes, or competing priorities.
The Executive PA acts as the CEO’s operational extension — managing information, coordinating people, chasing progress, and creating order around a complex and fast-moving workload, all whilst communicating to a very high level with the CEO, and facilitating a presence whilst he works around his commitments. You will be embedded within the executive team, trusted with sensitive information, and expected to bring clarity, structure, and follow-through.
This role suits someone who is calm under pressure, highly organised, sector aware, and comfortable operating close to senior leadership. You will see how a specialist education group is built from the inside and will play a real role in shaping how it grows.
From the CEO:
It's incredibly important to me to get the role right. I have never had a PA and someone with experience in the sector who can bring additional expertise and support in shaping effective and efficient processes is really important.
We are really ambitious and as such, we are juggling a lot of different projects, all with the focus of staying true to our vision and values. A key factor for me is being able to be present for my family and I work around times where they come first and fight for a balance against the pressures of running an exciting and quickly growing organisation. Someone who can help me get organised, be a presence and line of contact when I am not in the office, prepare me effectively, work with other leaders as an extension of me, bring perspective and expertise, and perhaps in more simple terms generally make my life easier will become invaluable quickly.
ABOUT REDBOURN PARK
Redbourn Park is a specialist organisation supporting children and young people with complex needs, particularly autism, trauma, and social, emotional, and mental health difficulties. We exist for pupils who have often struggled elsewhere and need more than standard education can offer. Our work brings together education, therapy, care, and leadership under one clear purpose: to create safe, consistent environments where children can regulate, learn, and succeed. We are values-driven, relational in our approach, and uncompromising on standards. Empathy matters here—but so does accountability, structure, and doing what we say we will do. Everyone at Redbourn Park, regardless of role, shares responsibility for modelling calm, professionalism, and ambition. We believe people thrive when expectations are clear, relationships are strong, and purpose is shared—and that belief shapes how we work with pupils, families, and each other every day.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
CEO Support & Prioritisation
* Manage the CEO’s diary, inbox, schedule and time commitments through the week to ensure time is spent on the highest-value activities and balancing personal and business values
* Filter, triage, and prepare information so the CEO is not reacting blindly to emails, meetings, or requests
* Ensure deadlines, projects, and actions agreed by the CEO are tracked and delivered and key information makes its way effectively to decision making meetings and discussions
* Working with and having awareness of the leadership teams’ schedules, projects an actions will be key to facilitating the CEO in managing his team. At times, during projects or when working towards key objectives, there may be focuses on supporting the wider leadership team or opportunities to take on projects where appropriate.
Executive & Project Coordination
* Prepare agendas, papers, and actions for leadership meetings and meetings for the CEO
* Record and follow up on decisions and actions
* Act as a central point of coordination between the CEO, school leaders, therapy leads, finance, and operations
Operational Grip
* Maintain live trackers for key projects, placements, staffing, finance, and growth initiatives
* Chase updates, escalate blockages, and ensure progress is visible
* Keep accurate records across governance, compliance, and commercial activity
Confidential & Sensitive Work
* Handle information relating to pupils, staff, shareholders, and regulators with discretion and accuracy
* Support governance, legal, and financial processes where required
Business Support
* Assist with preparation of documents, presentations, contracts, and reports
* Support site openings, recruitment drives, inspections, and strategic projects as the organisation grows
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential :
* Relevant experience or qualifications for the role
* Very strong communication and organisational skills
* Ability to manage workload, prioritise effectively, and meet deadlines
* Proof reading and being able to communicate with a high level of English reading and writing
* Strong work ethic and professionalism
Desirable :
* Experience in a similar environment or sector
* Additional training or specialist knowledge relevant to the role
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
* Reliable, professional, and accountable
* Proactive and solution-focused
* Able to work independently while contributing positively to a team
SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT
Redbourn Park is unreservedly committed to the protection and welfare of all pupils. We believe that all children and young people have the right to feel safe, listened to, and respected, and to be protected from all forms of abuse, harm, and neglect. Our specialist organisation exists to support pupils with complex needs—including autism, trauma, and social, emotional, and mental health difficulties—who require a safe, consistent environment to regulate, learn, and succeed.
This commitment is paramount, underpins all of our work, and applies to every individual, regardless of their role, who works at or on behalf of Redbourn Park. Everyone is expected to share this responsibility and to adhere to our policies and procedures rigorously.Commitment to Best Practice
Redbourn Park operates in line with national legislation and statutory guidance on safeguarding children in the UK, including [Insert specific legislation/guidance, e.g., Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)].
* Our full Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found here: [Insert direct link to Redbourn Park’s full policy].
* We commit to providing regular, mandatory training for all staff on safeguarding, child protection, and specific topics relevant to our pupils, such as trauma-informed practice and managing complex needs.
Safer Recruitment Expectations
Redbourn Park is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The safer recruitment process ensures that all individuals appointed to work with our pupils are suitable.
* Vetting and Background Checks: All appointments are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and, where applicable, a check of the barred list. We will also perform mandatory checks against relevant professional bodies and prohibition from teaching/management lists.
* References: We require a minimum of two satisfactory professional references, one of which must be from the applicant’s current or most recent employer. References will be sought prior to interview and will include specific questions regarding the candidate's suitability to work with children.
* Gaps in Employment & Full Employment History: All candidates are required to provide a full and chronological employment history. Any gaps in employment must be fully accounted for and explained.
* Right to Work: Identity and right-to-work checks will be conducted in accordance with UK legal requirements.
* Interview Process: Interview panels will include at least one person who has successfully completed safer recruitment training. All candidates will be asked safeguarding-related questions to explore their understanding and commitment to child protection.