Executive Assistant

Robert Gordon’s College is an HMC independent co-educational day school and nursery in the heart of Aberdeen with around 1300 pupils aged 3-18 and a team of over 400 staff members. Our pupils’ success is built on a strong sense of who they are, what they can achieve, and what it feels like to be part of a happy and purposeful school community.

The College has an exciting opportunity for an Executive Assistant to join our team on a full-time, term-time+2 (39 weeks) basis. The candidate will work directly for the Head of College, providing confidential support, liaising with key stakeholders, such as the Board of Governors, the Senior Leadership Team and parents, and ensuring the smooth running of the office.

The successful candidate will have the ability to undertake their work autonomously, demonstrating attention to detail and the ability to multitask and prioritise as part of their daily work. The ability to respect and maintain confidentiality and to store sensitive information correctly is essential in this role, as well as working proactively with all stakeholders.

The successful candidate must be able to relate well and interact comfortably with pupils, colleagues and visitors.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Diary Management;
• Travel and Logistics;
• Event Coordination; and
• Communication with key stakeholders.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum 5 years EA experience;
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft/Google suite;
• Detail-focused;
• Strong communication skills; and
• Tact and confidentiality.

Our Values and Approach

At Robert Gordon’s College we believe that diversity drives innovation and strengthens our community. We welcome applications from all candidates who meet the professional qualifications and experience. Our commitment to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and experience drives us forward every day as we strive to ensure our staff and pupils all feel equally valued and important.

Benefits

Robert Gordon’s College offers a broad range of benefits in addition to the salary you will receive. These benefits are non-contractual and may be changed by the College. Currently, the benefits provided to employees include:

• Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme;
• Generous staff fee discount (after one year’s service);
• Life Insurance and Group Personal Accident Insurance;
• Access to a third party cashback and discount site via RGC email addresses;
• Preferential parking rates at the Bon Accord Centre car parks;
• Family friendly leave above statutory requirements. This includes maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and time off for dependents;
• Financial contribution toward the cost of buying prescription eyewear required for work;
• A Bike to Work scheme;
• A grant towards the cost of buying a computer; and
• Access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme.

Candidates should complete an application form on our website. This role is subject to the safe recruitment process required by the regulatory bodies associated with the services operated at Robert Gordon’s College, including a PVG check. The closing date for applications is Friday, the 11th of September, with interviews expected to take place in the week beginning the 21st of September. If you would like to have further information please click on the ‘Request more information’ tab on our website.