Temporary Executive Assistant, HR and Operations Supp

This interim assignment seeks a Temporary Executive Assistant, HR andamp; Operations Supp in London. Based at an independent school in North London, the post supports the Headteacher across executive, human resources, operational and safeguarding administration. Working full time, initially six to eight weeks, the postholder handles diary management, correspondence, recruitment paperwork, staff records and process reviews. Candidates must hold an enhanced DBS check and demonstrate proven senior support experience, discretion, strong IT proficiency and excellent written communication. Day rate is £173 to £211, plus holiday accrual, with an immediate start. 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. The role suits a highly organised professional comfortable managing varied priorities within an educational setting.

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.
• HR Administration and 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 and 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.

About You

• 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 skil