Job ID: M-U-4922 - Executive Assistant to the Master

Executive Assistant to the MasterPermanent; Full time, 37.5 hours per weekClosing date: 1 July 2026Haileybury is seeking to appoint an experienced, solution-oriented, and proactive Executive Assistant to the Master.RoleThe Executive Assistant to the Master is critical to the smooth, efficient and effective administration of the School. The post-holder will be expected to provide support of the highest standard. This is a role of central importance that requires the utmost discretion, reliability and trustworthiness.The primary objective of the role is to provide first-class administrative support to the Master. In addition, the Master’s EA leads a small team of reception/administrative staff, ensuring consistent outstanding customer service across the administrative function.The successful candidate will approach challenges with a solution-oriented attitude and maintain a calm, assured and professional demeanour while under pressure. They will be collaborative and demonstrate a strong work ethic and proactive approach in all their dealings.This is a full-time role. Please note that occasional evening and weekend work may be required to support School events. Please see the candidate brief for further information.About HaileyburyHaileybury is an outstanding independent co-educational boarding and day school of over 900 pupils aged 11 to 18. Established in 1862, the School is situated on a beautiful 500-acre estate in Hertfordshire.Haileybury has an outstanding reputation in the UK and internationally and was judged “excellent in all areas” by ISI in October 2022. We are thrilled that Haileybury has been awarded the prestigious title of Boarding School of the Year 2024 by Tes.Benefits offered include membership of the Operations staff pension scheme, lunch in the School’s magnificent Dining Hall (subject to hours of work), and use of the School’s facilities including gyms, a swimming pool, tennis club, and our health and wellbeing centre. How to applyTo apply for the above position, please complete the application form in full, with reference to the job description and return it to hr@haileybury.com by 12 noon on Wednesday 1 July 2026. Further to shortlisting, interviews will be held on Wednesday 8 July and Thursday 9 July 2026.Further information and an application form can also be obtained from our website here.Please be aware that we cannot consider an application unless the application form has been filled in completely, including details of your full employment history.The School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date; candidates are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible.The School has a diverse pupil body and is committed to its strategy of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from candidates with a wide range of backgrounds to enrich our collective knowledge and experience. Appointments will be made on merit. Please see full details of our Privacy Notice for Staff and Recruitment Policy.Haileybury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants for the above post must be willing to undergo child protection vetting, including reference checks with previous employers, prohibition checks and a criminal record check via the Disclosure and