Executive Assistant & Project Manager to CEO (K‑12)

About the role

The Executive Assistant & Project Manager to the Chief Executive Officer supports the CEO of Queen Elizabeth's Global Schools, providing high‑level executive assistance while driving key projects across the K‑12 education network. The role blends confidential administrative duties with cross‑functional project coordination to ensure strategic initiatives are delivered on time.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the CEO’s calendar, communications, travel logistics and act as gatekeeper to internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare agendas, take minutes, track actions and organise events, visits and governance meetings.
• Draft correspondence, briefings and presentations on behalf of the CEO.
• Track and manage organisational projects, maintain timelines, dashboards and documentation.
• Support operational planning, reporting, data collation and research for executive decision‑making.

Required profile

• Essential degree in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum 3 years experience supporting senior executives and/or managing projects in a fast‑paced environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organisational and communication skills.
• Discreet, dependable and able to anticipate needs with minimal supervision.

Required skills

• MS Teams
• PowerPoint
• SharePoint
• Accounting software
• Outlook
• Microsoft Office
• Excel