Job type
TemporaryLocation
SheffieldWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
School AdministrationIndustry
Education & TrainingPay
Competitive
This is a long-term job to provide the full range of secretarial and administrative support to the Principal
Your new company
This is a great opportunity to work in a school that's curriculum combines technical and academic learning with personal development and employer engagement to help students reach their full potential.Your new role
Will consist of;- Provides secretarial and administrative support to the Principal.
- Manages the Principal’s diary.
- Maintains office systems and processes.
- Arranges travel and organises corporate events.
- Works independently with minimal supervision.
- Develops and maintains good working relationships at all levels.
- Manages workload amidst conflicting demands and busy periods.
- Anticipates needs before they arise.
- Handles confidential or sensitive matters with discretion.
- Provides administrative assistance related to estates, support staff, HR, and the Local Governing Body.
- Serves as the Educational Visits Coordinator with support from the Business & Operations Manager.
- Oversees administrators on site
- Ensures an efficient and effective reception and administration service.
What you'll need to succeed
- Demonstrable experience in an administration/executive assistant/PA role in a highly pressurised environment requiring tact, judgement and discretion in handling internal and external contacts.
- Experience of diary management/researching and booking of travel and accommodation.
- Experience of successfully working with senior management.
- Ability to use multiple sources of information to research and present material clearly and concisely.
- Ability to organise meetings, training & information sessions for Governors.
- Ability to devise and implement processes and procedures for organisational and record-keeping purposes.
- Commitment to supporting / coordinating marketing, recruitment and employer events / evenings.
- Ability to use IT including word processing, spread sheets, databases and the internet.
Monday to Friday. 37 hours Per Week.
What you'll get in return
This is a fantastic opportunity, working in some excellent schools. You’ll receive:
• An hourly rate including holiday pay.
• Free CV consultation with a dedicated education consultant to support your career goals.
• Access to the Hays App, where you can access your timesheets, holiday booking system, free training, well-being courses and a range of discounts and cash-back deals
• A dedicated Hays consultant
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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