Executive Assistant to Principal

2 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom RF Recruitment Consultancy LTD Full time

Within this Higher Education, Executive Assistant role, you will be responsible for:

- Working closely with the Principal of the University, developing a long-term successful working relationship
- Manage internal and external relationships related to the principal's work
- Full and complex diary management including the organisation of international travel and calendar priorities.
- Maintaining good relationships with the Chair of Governors, the President and the Royal Patronage
- Ensure that all output from the principal's office is of the correct communication, proofread all and to make sure it is in line with the Universities communications guidelines
- To understand the organisation of the school and procedures and to draft responses where appropriate
- To be well versed in the Higher Education sector and to bring to the attention of the principal any media or industry matters
- Full minute taking and able to act in complete confidence at all times

The is an extremely varied role which, for the right person, will be an interesting and challenging opportunity, to work for and support an inspirational leader.

For this Executive Assistant/ PA to the Principal we are looking for:

- A strong communicator: assertive but friendly in nature, able to manage a multitude of tasks
- A great listener who is able to draw out important information and act on it
- Astute at complex diary management and coordination of an annual calendar of events
- Higher Education industry knowledge or previous Higher Education experience would be advantageous
- Experience as a PA to a senior leader is essential, ideally within Education.
- A love of creativity and a passion for the arts would be ideal.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

This role will be ideally based at the Campus 5 days a week, although home working is available at times. The campus is based in Swiss Cottage.


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