PA to Officer - Immediate Start

The Role - Executive Support Manager, PA to the Chief Executive Officer - Southend £37,323 Fixed Term Contract 4 months - Immediate Start

We are seeking an experienced Executive Support Manager, PA to the Chief Executive Officer to join our dynamic team within the Education sector. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our executive office. This position requires exceptional organisational skills, a proactive approach, and the ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail.

The Executive Support Manager PA will be responsible for providing high-level administrative support to our executive team, facilitating communication and collaboration across departments, and helping to drive strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to executive management and senior leaders.
• Manage complex calendars, scheduling meetings, and balancing conflicting priorities effectively.
• Prepare, edit, and distribute correspondence, reports, and presentations.
• Act as a liaison between executives and internal/external stakeholders, ensuring clear communication.
• Organise and coordinate events, conferences, and meetings, including logistics and materials preparation.
• Oversee special projects, tracking progress and providing updates to executive teams as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion in handling sensitive information.

Job Requirements

• Proven experience in an executive support role (or similar), preferably within the education industry.
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other relevant software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and professionalism.
• A proactive and resourceful approach to problem-solving and project management.

The Package

• Immediate Start
• Fixed Term Contract for 4 months
• £37,233 Per annum
• Onsite parking
• Monday to Thursday 8:30am - 5:00pm Fridays working from home 8:00am - 4:30pm
• Paid Christmas Shut down from 19 th December - 2 nd January
• Holiday Entitlement