Our client, a world renowned educational facility, is seeking a part time Executive Assistant to the Principal as a job-share with an existing colleague. The post-holders are responsible for providing efficient and effective comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to the Principal at the highest level, in a largely independent and self-managed capacity. Major duties and responsibilities: Act as a first point of contact for email, telephone and postal enquiries. Resolve first-line enquiries where possible, ensuring that the Principal is aware of any urgent ongoing issues. Effectively manage incoming correspondence, including, as appropriate, directing such correspondence to other staff for action, and replying to a range of routine issues without reference to the Principal. As appropriate, monitor the Principal’s email inbox and deal with messages accordingly. Ensure that the Principal is briefed on his daily schedule and prepared effectively for meetings. Diary management. Ensure that files (paper and electronic) are maintained in an accurate and timely manner, in accordance with Data Protection and GDPR policies. Planning for the Principal’s role in regular events. Assist other College Officers and departments as required. Various administration tasks. Administer travel and accommodation arrangements, as necessary, both within the UK and internationally. Liaising with other departments for briefing materials prior to travel, and producing detailed travel itineraries where appropriate. Management of ad hoc projects as delegated from time to time by the Principal in line with the College’s Strategy. Proactively identify opportunities for improving efficiency, and implementing systems, processes, and ideas in consultation with the Principal. The above is not an exhaustive list of duties. Skills and Experience: Essential Key requirements are Educated to degree level, or equivalent professional experience. Excellent organisational ability, with the ability to bring complex matters to conclusion. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including a confident telephone and email manner. Excellent administrative skills, including information handling, time management and systems development. Experience of working in a similar role, providing comprehensive administrative support to senior managers. Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to successfully manage conflicting deadlines, deliver projects on time and re-prioritise in a fast-paced environment. Experience of handling sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and initiative. Strong experience of taking accurate minutes. Excellent IT skills, with an advanced knowledge of MS Outlook and Word, and an intermediate knowledge of MS Excel and PowerPoint. Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy. Self-motivated, with a flexible approach to tasks and workload, and willing to work cooperatively. Desirable Experience of working in a Higher Education environment, would be an advantage. Days required in the office would be Thursday and Friday with a half day on a Wednesday, (15-18.75 hours per week) working hours on these days can be flexed if needed with a later or earlier start/finish time to suit. Some hybrid working may be available during the holidays. In return our client offers a competitive salary, enhanced holiday and additional benefits. A parking space may also be available.