Executive Assistant
Location: Burgess Hill - Car driver required
Contract: Full-time
Salary: Up to £32k Temp to Perm
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role
We are seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant to provide high‑level professional support at the heart of our clients leadership team. This is a pivotal role, combining executive administration, leadership coordination and governance support to help ensure the smooth, effective and compliant operation of the school.
The successful candidate will act as a trusted first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, providing outstanding communication, organisation and confidentiality at all times.
Key Responsibilities
Executive Support
* Serve as the first point of contact for the Headteacher, ensuring timely, professional and confidential communication.
* Provide comprehensive PA support including complex diary management, correspondence handling, briefing preparation and document production.
* Support the development of strategic documentation, such as improvement plans, reports, presentations and capability/action plans.
* Coordinate leadership meetings, cross‑site activity, staff events and training schedules.
* Maintain effective systems for communication, filing and information management.
* Support operational leadership activity including referrals, admissions liaison and coordination across sites.
Governance and Clerking
* Provide professional, impartial advice to the Management Committee on governance, statutory duties and procedural requirements.
* Ensure governance arrangements comply with legislation, DfE expectations and best practice.
* Lead the administration of all governance processes including agenda planning, preparation of papers, minute taking and tracking of actions.
About You
* Has strong experience in an EA/PA or governance‑support role, ideally within education or a similarly complex environment.
* Communicates confidently and professionally, with excellent written skills and attention to detail.
* Is highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities with discretion and initiative.
* Understands the importance of confidentiality, accuracy and safeguarding.
* Can work calmly in a fast‑paced environment, supporting senior leaders with sound judgement.
* Builds positive relationships and represents the school with warmth and professionalism.
Next steps
* Apply today, the client is looking for someone to interview and start immediately!
* Please apply today with your up to date CV.
* If you experience any issues applying, please send your CV along with the name of the role you are applying for to brighton@office-angels.com
Working as a temp is an ideal way of exploring different job roles and industries. Its also gives you control of your own work/life balance. Here are just some of the benefits you can expect when you become part of the Office Angels team:
* Employed directly with Office Angels, meaning were always on hand to ensure youre being well looked after.
* Eye care vouchers and money towards glasses should you require them for VDU purposes.
* We can search for permanent work whilst youre in assignments and offer expert interview support and advice.
* Weekly pay.
* Pension scheme option (with employer contributions).
* 28 days paid annual leave (Based on a weekly accrual).
Office Angels is an employment agency and an equal‑opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyones chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
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