At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the Director of Education with efficient administrative tasks and manage communications.
- Company: Local Authority in Barking, committed to community education.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, stable hours, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to grow in a dynamic public service role.
- Why this job: Be the key support for educational leaders and make a difference in local education.
- Qualifications: Strong organisational skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
The predicted salary is between 28.71 - 28.71 £ per hour.
Client Local Authority in Barking
Pay Rate: PAYE - 22.02 / UMB 28.71 per hour
Hours: 36 hours a week (Mon-Fri) 9AM-5PM
Duration: Initial 3 month contract
Location: Office based Barking Town Hall 3 days a week
Job Purpose: To provide efficient and effective Executive Assistant support to the Director of Education and act as first point of contact for Headteachers to signpost them to appropriate help and Council services.
Specific Accountabilities of the Role:
- Reading, monitoring and responding to emails and other correspondence.
- Provide responses to routine queries, and draft replies to more complex issues for approval by Director.
- Managing and maintaining complex diaries, scheduling, prioritising and managing appointments.
- Prioritise schedules to ensure an effective Executive Assistant service is provided to the Director within remit.
- Create documents and put in place arrangements to support monitoring, tracking and systematic recording across Education Services.
- Coordinating meetings, papers for agreed standard meetings and as required, minute meetings, noting actions and progress.
- Arranging travel and accommodation and preparing travel itineraries.
- Ensure correspondence and documents are filed/scanned on a regular basis and to dispose of documents in accordance with retention policies.
Experience:
- Ability to manage a Director's inbox and prepare reports, documents and presentations using all Microsoft packages.
- Ability to work on own initiative to plan, organise and prioritise a significant and varied workload with competing demands, working calmly under pressure.
Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Executive Assistant to Strategic Director of Education employer: Broughton Group
As an Executive Assistant to the Strategic Director of Education at Barking Town Hall, you will thrive in a supportive and collaborative work environment that values your contributions. The role offers competitive pay, a structured work schedule, and the opportunity to engage directly with educational leaders, enhancing your professional growth while making a meaningful impact in the community. With a focus on employee development and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this position is ideal for those seeking a rewarding career in public service.
