Senior Administrator / Executive Support – 12 month FTC Maternity Cover

Senior Administrator / Executive Support – 12 month FTC Maternity CoverPart time - Monday - ThursdaySalary: £31,429 FTE / £25,143.20 per annum pro rataMaternity Cover - Immediate Start RequiredStart date: ASAP – handover required before 22nd OctoberWe are recruiting for an experienced and highly organised Senior Administrator / Executive Support professional to provide maternity cover within a busy and professional organisation.This role would suit someone with strong administration experience who has previously supported senior stakeholders or a senior leadership team. You do not necessarily need to have held a PA or EA job title – we are open to experienced Administrators, Senior Administrators, Team Assistants or Executive Support professionals who are confident managing diaries, taking formal minutes and working with senior-level colleagues.Due to the maternity cover handover, you must be available to start immediately or at very short notice, with the current postholder leaving on 22nd October.The roleWorking closely with senior leadership, you will provide proactive and confidential administrative support, helping to ensure meetings, diaries, communications and key priorities are effectively managed.Your responsibilities will include:Complex diary management and coordinating meetings for senior stakeholdersTaking accurate and detailed minutes during senior-level meetingsPreparing meeting agendas, papers and supporting documentationFollowing up actions from meetings and ensuring deadlines are trackedActing as a professional first point of contact for internal and external stakeholdersManaging correspondence and drafting documents and communicationsProofreading and formatting reports, policies and other documentationCoordinating meetings, events, travel and accommodationMaintaining accurate records, meeting papers and filing systemsSupporting senior leadership with general administration and ad hoc projectsHandling sensitive and confidential information professionallyAbout youWe are looking for someone who is confident, organised and comfortable working with senior stakeholders. You could currently be working as a Senior Administrator, PA, EA, Team Assistant, Executive Assistant, Office Administrator or similar.You will ideally have:Strong administration experience within a professional environmentPrevious experience supporting senior-level stakeholdersStrong minute-taking experienceExcellent diary management and organisational skillsConfidence communicating with people at all levelsStrong written communication, proofreading and document preparation skillsExcellent attention to detail and the ability to prioritise a busy workloadGood knowledge of Microsoft OfficeA professional and discreet approach when handling confidential informationPrevious experience within education would be beneficial but is not essential.Most importantly, we are looking for someone who can quickly get up to speed, build relationships and provide reliable, high-quality support from day one.Please only apply if you are available immediately or at very short notice due to the required handover period before 22nd October.