• Locations

  London

• Salary

  Negotiable

• Sector

  Education, Leadership & Management

• Type

  Temporary

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for an outstanding Personal Assistant to provide full professional support to the Principal of a leading East London-based college group. This is a pivotal role at the heart of the organisation, requiring exceptional organisational ability, discretion, and the confidence to work with senior stakeholders. This is a full time temporary position until the end of December with the potential to be extended, paying £27.05 (umbrella) per hour.

The Role
The Personal Assistant will:

• Provide a comprehensive secretarial and administrative service to the Principal, including diary management, correspondence, report preparation, and meeting coordination.

• Act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, handling enquiries with professionalism and discretion.

• Support highly confidential and sensitive matters, including disciplinary and governance-related processes.

• Coordinate the preparation of documents, presentations, and committee papers, ensuring deadlines are met.

• Play an active part in major college events and visits, supporting the smooth running of high-profile activities.

• Collaborate with senior administrative colleagues to provide seamless support across the leadership team.

The Person
We are looking for a highly capable and proactive professional with proven experience as a Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant at senior level.

Essential Criteria:

• Previous Personal Assistant experience within a Further Education (FE) or Higher Education (HE) setting.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

• Advanced IT skills (particularly Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint).

• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• Proven discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information.

• A professional, adaptable approach with excellent interpersonal skills.

Additional Information

• Full-time, Monday to Friday (8.30am – 5.00pm).

• Cross-college role, with travel required between campuses.

• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Personal Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to make a meaningful contribution at the highest level of an education provider.

To express interest or request further information in confidence, please apply now.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.