Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant

• Reports to: Executive HR Director
• Location: Birmingham
• Salary: up to £35,000
• Type: 37 hours per week, Onsite role

Dovetail and Slate are recruiting on behalf of a leading education provider based in Birmingham.

Job Summary

This role is ideal for a proactive, discreet PA with senior-level support experience. The position requires strong organizational skills to manage the Executive Office, liaise with staff and stakeholders, and handle a varied workload while contributing to key projects for the Senior Leadership Team.

Main Duties

• Manage SLT diaries, schedule routine meetings, and coordinate events with other departments.
• Handle inquiries from internal and external sources, often without needing to refer to SLT.
• Prepare for meetings, including drafting agendas, minute-taking, and distributing necessary documentation.
• Organize room bookings, hospitality, and stationery supplies as needed.
• Create presentations, reports, and other documents for the SLT, and support/deputize for the EA to the Principal.
• Coordinate college events, ensure confidentiality, and uphold college values, including safeguarding and equality.
• Maintain accurate filing systems, improve administrative procedures, and notify SLT of any identified risks.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a PA role supporting a senior executive
• Experience collating minutes from meetings
• High level of IT proficiency and experience of Microsoft Office
• Proven diary management skills
• Strong time management and organizational abilities
• Able to pass a DBS check
• No previous convictions

Benefits

• 40+ days holiday
• 21.5% employer pension contribution
• Electric car scheme
• Onsite gym
• Blue Light, Unidays, and Student Beans discounts

If this role is of interest, please apply to your advert with your CV.

Important Notice

Dovetail and Slate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, applicants, and clients to share this commitment.

This role may involve work with under 18's or vulnerable adults. Any appointment will be made subject to strict vetting and screening checks and receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Dovetail and Slate ltd acts as an Employment Agency (perm) and an Employment Business (temp/contract).

Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency.

Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency.