About The Role This role leads and coordinates the Executive Office, ensuring the effective delivery of strategic priorities across the organisation. Working closely with the Principal/CEO, the postholder provides high-level strategic and operational support, enabling strong governance, informed decision-making, and the smooth execution of executive initiatives. Key Responsibilities Line manage and develop the PA team, ensuring high standards of professionalism, confidentiality, and responsiveness. Manage executive level meetings and events ensuring they are well planned, efficient and operate to a high professional standard. Manage the development and continuous improvement of digital executive office systems and processes. Manage the digital systems for document management, workflow tracking, and executive communications. Manage executive level action & project planning including monitoring and reporting. Support the Principal/CEO with the preparation of correspondence, reports, presentations, and strategic documents. Prepare briefing papers and analysis to support the Principal/CEO. Support decision-making processes. Liaise with the Governance Professional to support the Principal/CEO and Executive Team to be well prepared for governance meetings/events with high quality supporting papers and information. Use advanced Microsoft 365 tools (e.g., SharePoint, Teams, Power Automate, Power BI) to streamline operations and reporting. Utilise action planning, risk and policy management software. Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with institutional policies and procedures. Lead planning and delivery of Principal & CEO level events and engagements. Skills and Expertise Experience in strategic coordination or project leadership. Proven experience in a senior administrative or executive level support role. Strong ability to balance competing priorities and influence senior stakeholders. Team leadership & management skills and experience. Advanced IT proficiency, including Microsoft 365, digital workflow tools, and data reporting platforms Excellent written and verbal communication skills High level of discretion and professionalism in handling confidential information Strong organisational and time management abilities Experience in an education environment (Desirable) Qualifications and Training Bachelor’s degree or professional qualification equivalent in Business Administration, Management, or related field