Executive Assistant to Principal

Executive Assistant to the Principal

Permanent | 40 hours per week | Full Year | £32,000

Reports to Principal

The role

Westholme is looking for a highly organised, professional and discreet Executive Assistant to support the Principal in leading the School.

This is a varied and demanding full-time role, combining diary management, correspondence, meeting support and event coordination. Working closely with the Principal, Senior Leadership Team and colleagues across the School, you will manage competing priorities, handle sensitive information and help the Principal's office run efficiently.

You will bring initiative, sound judgement and a calm, welcoming approach to working with parents, pupils, Governors and visitors.

Key responsibilities

Support for the Principal

• Manage the Principal's diary proactively, planning time effectively in line with agreed priorities.
• Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence, draft letters and emails, and ensure timely, professional and appropriate responses.
• Prepare documents for the Principal's signature, checking quality and ensuring that work is completed within the required timescales.
• Prepare material for presentations, speeches and reports; research, collect and analyse information, draft references and route correspondence to conserve the Principal's time.

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