Executive Assistant to Headmaster – School Office

About the role

The Executive Assistant to the Headmaster will provide high‑level support to the Headmaster of Wellington College International Lagos and lead the day‑to‑day operations of the School Office. This role is pivotal in ensuring smooth coordination between senior leadership, academic departments, parents, governors and external partners as the new campus prepares to open.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the Headmaster’s diary, appointments, travel arrangements, correspondence and meeting schedules.
• Coordinate priorities, track actions and ensure effective workload management for the Headmaster.
• Draft, review and prepare reports, presentations, speeches and other official communications on behalf of the Headmaster.
• Prepare briefing materials and background information for meetings, events and external engagements.
• Organise leadership meetings, set agendas, take minutes and follow up on actions.
• Maintain strict confidentiality on personnel, student, financial and governance matters.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for issues requiring the Headmaster’s attention.
• Oversee the School Office, providing leadership and guidance to reception, communications, events and administration staff.
• Collaborate with junior and senior school office managers to ensure consistency and high service standards.
• Review and improve administrative processes to enhance operational effectiveness.

Required profile

• Proven experience providing executive support to senior leaders, preferably in an educational setting.
• Excellent organisational and time‑management abilities with a track record of handling complex schedules.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, capable of drafting professional documents.
• Ability to act as a trusted liaison with internal and external stakeholders.
• Leadership experience managing administrative teams and driving process improvements.
• High level of discretion and integrity when handling confidential information.

Required skills