Executive Assistant and HR Lead in Clapham

Key Duties Of This Role Will Cover:

• Managing the Executive Principal's diary, including identifying and arranging meetings and disseminating briefings and documents, adding any necessary deadlines.
• Communications and administration, including proofreading correspondence, communicating with key stakeholders, dealing with complex enquiries, and maintaining files and contact lists.
• Managing meetings.
• Being the Clerk to Governors.
• HR support, including managing resignations, absence leave, risk assessments and sickness records.

Qualifications & Experience:

• An appropriate degree or equivalent level of education.
• Training in the use of a variety of ICT packages.
• Knowledge of personal assistant roles and responsibilities.
• Training in typing and formatting of a variety of documents including spreadsheets.
• At least two years' experience working in school or other educational establishment.
• Experience of managing staff in relation to the PA role.
• Some experience of human resources e.g. recruitment and/or monitoring attendance.
• Experience of working to targets and deadlines.
• Experience of managing meetings including preparation and circulation of papers, minutes and ensuring information is circulated as required.
• Experience of managing diaries at a high level, including communication with a range of audiences.
• Experience of managing high profile events.
• Experience of developing policies, processes and procedures.

Rewards & Benefits:

We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring and a wide range of top‑quality training programmes delivered at every level. In addition to opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, a Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits.

Safeguarding Notice:

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

Equal Opportunities:

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.