Personal Assistant to COO
London, GB
London is our global headquarters where 220 colleagues across Finance, Risk, IT, Corporate Development, Legal, HR, MAC and Education drive the success of our 90+ schools in 35+ countries. By joining our fast paced and innovative organisation, you will be regularly liaising with our global team-mates from the Philippines to Peru, from Beijing to Boston and beyond.
If you have a global mindset, enjoy thinking outside the box and are prepared to go above and beyond to find solutions, then a career at Nord Anglia is for you.
PA to Chief Operating Officer
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Personal Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) to join our London HQ.
In this role, you will:
- Provide high-level, confidential support to the COO, acting as a key partner in managing priorities and enabling business success.
- Coordinate a demanding executive calendar, international travel, and complex itineraries across multiple stakeholders, locations, and time zones.
- Manage Executive Committee, Board and Senior Leadership Team meetings, including scheduling, logistics, preparation of materials, minute-taking, and action tracking.
- Prepare professional presentations, reports and business documentation, manage expenses, and ensure accurate administration of key business information.
- Build strong relationships with senior leaders across the global organisation, demonstrating exceptional communication, organisation, discretion, professionalism and the ability to work independently.
This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your contribution will directly impact the strategic execution of key initiatives across Nord Anglia Education Limited. You will act as a trusted gatekeeper and partner to the COO, facilitating smooth interactions with both internal teams and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate thrives in a position that demands flexibility, confidentiality, and excellent problem-solving capabilities.
See full job description, here.
The successful candidate will possess:
- Proven experience in a senior-level Executive Assistant or similar role, supporting senior leaders in a fast-paced and complex environment.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint, Outlook, Word and Excel, with experience in database management, mail merge and producing high-quality executive presentations.
- Strong planning, organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines and work independently.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence and gravitas to build credibility and work effectively with senior stakeholders at all levels.
- High level of discretion when handling confidential information, strong attention to detail, a flexible team-player approach, and experience coordinating complex international travel and executive events. (Education sector experience and A-Level/degree-level education are desirable.)
About Us
Nord Anglia Education is the world’s leading international schools organisation. Our 90+ international schools are located in the Americas, Europe, China, Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Together, they educate more than 100,000 students from kindergarten through to the end of secondary education. We are driven by one unifying philosophy: we are ambitious for our students, our people and our family of schools.
Our exclusive collaborations with prestigious institutions such as UNICEF, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), IMG Academy and the world-leading performing arts school Juilliard mean we’re at the forefront of educational thinking, while creating life-changing experiences for students.
By joining Nord Anglia Education you will become part of a committed and innovative team. As a member of the world’s leading premium schools group you will be joining an active network of like-minded people across the world.
We encourage individuals to join us with our “Create your Future” mindset – we will provide you with a range of experiences and opportunities to enhance your skillset and you will be given the autonomy to grow your career.
To Apply
On-line applications need to be directly through the Nord Anglia Education careers page and should include a CV.
At Nord Anglia Education, we are an equal opportunities employer dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. In our schools and offices around the world, we treat all colleagues fairly based on their skills and qualifications, without discrimination.
We value individuals from all backgrounds, including those with different abilities and neurodivergent conditions, as well as those who identify with protected characteristics.
We recruit in line with our EmpowerUs Behaviours Framework: Communicate with Impact, Collaborate with Empathy, Make Considered Decisions, Embrace Change and Drive Growth.
Nord Anglia Education is committed to ensuring the highest possible safeguarding standards in our schools and we expect every employee to share this commitment.