Executive Assistant - Dovetail & Slate : Job Details

Executive Assistant

• Reports to: Executive HR Director
• Location: Birmingham
• Salary: up to £34,000
• 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

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

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