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Temporary Executive Assistant, HR & Operations Support
Location: Independent School in North London
Contract: Interim, 6 to 8 weeks initially
Daily Rate: £173 to £211 per day, plus holiday accrual
Start Date: Immediate / ASAP
Essential requirement: Enhanced DBS
We are seeking an experienced, highly organised, and professional individual to provide interim support to the Headteacher of a respected Independent School. This is a varied and hands-on role combining senior executive support with significant HR, operational, and safeguarding administration responsibilities.
The initial assignment is expected to last 6 to 8 weeks, supporting a review of administrative structures and processes.
Key Responsibilities
Executive Support
- Provide high-level administrative and executive support to the Headteacher.
- Manage a complex diary, scheduling meetings, appointments, and key school events.
- Prepare correspondence, reports, presentations, agendas, and meeting documentation.
- Coordinate meetings and ensure timely follow-up of actions and decisions.
- Act as a professional and discreet point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
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HR Administration & Employee Relations
- Manage confidential HR administration and employee records.
- Support the tracking and administration of employee relations matters.
- Coordinate meetings relating to HR casework and monitor actions arising.
- Provide recruitment administration support, including scheduling interviews, communicating with candidates, and maintaining recruitment records.
- Handle highly sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
Operations & Organisational Review
- Support the Headteacher with a review and potential restructure of the school's administrative function.
- Assist with project coordination, documentation, and stakeholder communication relating to organisational change.
- Ensure administrative processes are efficient, accurate, and appropriately documented.
Safeguarding Administration
- Provide substantial safeguarding administration support.
- Maintain safeguarding records securely and accurately.
- Support the coordination of safeguarding meetings, documentation, and actions.
- Ensure compliance with school policies and statutory requirements relating to safeguarding and confidentiality.
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About You
We are looking for someone who is:
- Experienced in providing senior executive or personal assistant support.
- Highly organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Confident handling sensitive and confidential information.
- An excellent communicator with strong written and interpersonal skills.
- Comfortable working independently and exercising sound judgement.
- Experienced in HR administration, employee relations support, or operational administration.
- Ideally experienced within education, the public sector, healthcare, charity, or another regulated environment.
Essential Requirements
- A current Enhanced DBS certificate is essential.
- Proven experience in a senior administrative, executive support, HR, or operations role.
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
- Availability to commence assignment at short notice.
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