Executive Personal Assistant - Cranleigh School : Job Details

Cranleigh School are seeking a highly organised, efficient, and meticulous individual to join us as an Executive Personal Assistant.

The ideal candidate will work closely with the Director of Operations and Director of Finance to provide invaluable administrative office support. The role will be varied and will play a pivotal role in helping the Director of Operations and Director of Finance make best use of their time.

Excellent IT skills including use of databases, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) and the ability and desire to actively seek out administrative efficiencies and have absolute clarity of process.

A flexible and can-do approach along with excellent interpersonal skills are critical along with a courteous, friendly, calm but firm approach with a sense of humour.

Working hours are 40 hours per week on site, full-time, full year.

Candidates are requested to submit a brief letter of application, together with the online application and supported by a full CV (via the 'Apply now’ button) as soon as possible and no later than 9:00 am on Monday 2 June 2025.

Applications are considered as they are received and therefore the vacancy may close sooner than advertised and early applications are encouraged.

Cranleigh School recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post holder will be subject to a DBS check.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post holder will be subject to a DBS check.

Cranleigh is a leading co-educational weekly boarding and day school set in a stunning rural location in more than 280 acres on the edge of the Surrey Hills. In 2015 the School celebrated its 150th anniversary; it has come a long way since its establishment as a school to support the local farming community in 1865.

Cranleigh’s beautiful campus is exceptionally well equipped, with outstanding classrooms, studio, performance and sports facilities, including three theatres, twelve rehearsal and performance spaces, competition pitches, equestrian centre, sports centres, golf course, outdoor education centre and swimming pool.

There are strong links between the School and nearby Cranleigh Preparatory School and pupils also join from a wide variety of other prep schools across London and the home counties, creating a lively, House-based community of young people who are drawn together by their inherent love of life and getting involved in everything Cranleigh has to offer.

In 2015 the newest addition to the Cranleigh family also celebrated a birthday. Cranleigh Abu Dhabi, situated at the heart of Saadiyat Island, the Emirates’ island of culture, opened its doors to the first pupils at the Junior School in 2014. Like the other Schools in the Cranleigh family, Cranleigh Abu Dhabi shares the motto Ex Cultu Robur (from Culture comes Strength), an ethos which celebrates co-curricular success alongside academic excellence with remarkable results for every pupil, year on year.

LocationCranleigh’s 280 acre site, situated eight miles from Guildford near the Surrey - West Sussex border, is part of Cranleigh Village and within forty-five minutes of London.

Heathrow and Gatwick airports are within easy access; there is a fast, regular train service from Guildford to Waterloo.