Personal Assistant

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a highly polished and proactive Personal Assistant to support the Head of a prestigious boarding school in Surrey. This is a fast-paced, varied and highly visible role, acting as the true right hand to the Head and serving as a key ambassador for the Head's Office. Supporting a dynamic and busy Head, this Personal Assistant position will suit an experienced EA/PA who thrives on juggling multiple priorities, enjoys working with a wide range of stakeholders and takes pride in delivering first-class support. Working closely with the Executive Assistant to the Head, the Personal Assistant will ensure the smooth running of the Head's Office whilst providing seamless support across a broad range of administrative, operational and strategic responsibilities. The successful candidate will become a trusted point of contact for parents, governors, staff, pupils and external stakeholders, ensuring the Head is fully prepared, well briefed and supported at all times. Key Responsibilities of the Personal Assistant: Complex diary and inbox management for the Head, ensuring priorities are managed effectively Acting as the first point of contact for the Head's Office and serving as a true gatekeeper Preparing correspondence, briefing papers, presentations and meeting documentation Coordinating meetings, governance activities and senior stakeholder engagement Organising school events, hospitality, dinners and external engagements Managing domestic and international travel arrangements Liaising with parents, governors, staff, pupils and external stakeholders Supporting admissions visits and high-profile visitor coordination Overseeing Head's Office administration, budgets, expenses and records Providing proactive business support and occasional personal assistance to the Head The ideal Personal Assistant will: Have significant EA experience supporting a CEO, Founder, Principal, Head or other senior executive Be highly organised with exceptional diary management skills Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills Demonstrate absolute discretion when handling confidential information Be a proactive, solutions-focused self-starter who can anticipate needs and think ahead Have strong stakeholder management skills and the confidence to build relationships at all levels Be comfortable operating in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment Have excellent attention to detail and strong IT skills Bring a professional, warm and approachable style Experience within an independent or boarding school environment would be advantageous, although candidates with strong commercial Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant experience will also be considered Additional Details: Surrey-based Competitive salary, depending on experience Excellent benefits package including 25 days holiday Office-based during term time with flexibility to work from home during school holidays Opportunity to become a key figure within a prestigious and welcoming school community Fantastic networking opportunities and exposure to senior stakeholders This is a rare opportunity for a talented Personal Assistant to join a prestigious institution and play a central role in supporting the Head while contributing to the continued success of the wider school community. We appreciate all applications but are unable to respond to all applications due to the high volume of applications that we receive.