Hours: 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Overview:
The Royal Alexandra and Albert School exists to give our children a distinctly different start in life, preparing them for the world with hope, optimism, compassion and empathy.
We are a co-educational, non-selective state boarding school, for boys and girls aged 7 - 18. This is a boarding school with Flexi Boarding students attending from the local area and a lively community of around 300 Full Boarders, passionately involved in a wide range of after-school and weekend activities and trips.
Our Ofsted inspection of March 2024 states ”pupils are happy and well cared for at Royal Alexandra and Albert School. They benefit from positive relationships with staff across the school. Pupils feel safe, confident that if they report any concerns or worries they will be dealt with”.
We offer:
- Professional, supportive and committed staff team
- Beautiful estate set in 260 acres of parkland
- Convenient location, close to the A23 and M25
- Free on-site parking
The Role
Blending academic excellence with a thriving 24/7 residential community, our organisation requires a highly organised and professional administrative core to keep its Foundation Office running seamlessly.
You will provide high-level, confidential Personal Assistant support to the Bursar and Foundation Secretary whilst supporting the Commercial Business Manager and operationally manage the Foundation Admin Team.
The successful candidate will:
- Possess proven leadership and administrative expertise, with established experience as a PA, Executive Assistant, or Office Manager.
- Have experience at taking accurate, professional minutes at a senior executive or board level.
- Show exceptional organisational ability and attention to detail, successfully managing multiple tasks and prioritizing effectively in a busy environment.
- Deliver outstanding administrative and customer service standards.
- Be proficient in data and systems management, with experience handling records, databases, or compliance systems.
- Possess strong IT skills in Microsoft Office and Google, alongside the ability to research and implement new digital workflows or systems.
- Display excellent interpersonal skills to build strong working relationships with staff, contractors, and external stakeholders.
- Approach challenges with a positive, adaptable, and collaborative mindset, acting as a dedicated team player who remains calm, welcoming, and professional under pressure.
- Be a proactive self-starter, capable of working independently, taking initiative, and driving tasks through to completion.
We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement.
How To Apply
Please visit the school website for information about this role and how to apply: Job Vacancies - Royal Alexandra & Albert School. Please note that we are unable to accept CVs.
Please note, the Royal Alexandra & Albert School requires candidates wishing to be considered for the role to complete an application form via the School's website. The School is unable to accept standalone CVs and shortlisting will be based upon the information provided in the application form.
Pay: £32,240.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
