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Kate Bundy

London

Summary

Senior Executive Assistant and trusted business support professional with over 20 years’ experience supporting C-suite executives, senior leadership teams and boards across corporate, education and high-profile institutional environments. Highly skilled in managing complex diaries, governance processes, confidential communications and multi-stakeholder relationships. Combines commercial awareness from the private sector with strong operational and compliance experience gained within education. Calm, discreet and solutions-focused, with a proven ability to anticipate needs, streamline processes and operate effectively at senior leadership level.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work history

Executive Assistant to Headteacher

Queen Elizabeth School
Luton, Bedfordshire
2024.12 - Current
  • Provide high-level executive support to the Headteacher, working closely with Governors and the Senior Leadership Team.
  • Key Responsibilities:
  • Strategic and complex diary management across academic, operational and governance commitments
  • Preparing board papers, briefing notes, reports and presentations
  • Coordinating Governor and SLT meetings, including agenda preparation and minute-taking
  • Managing sensitive HR and safeguarding documentation with strict confidentiality
  • Acting as key liaison for parents, governors, staff and external partners
  • Drafting high-level correspondence and formal communications
  • Supporting compliance and governance processes
  • Coordinating official functions and stakeholder events

Executive Assistant to CEO

Every Child Every Day Academy Trust
Chessington, Kingston upon Thames
2025.09 - Current

Alongside my EA role to the Headteacher at QES, I provide executive support to the CEO of Every Child Every Day Academy Trust. My role includes:

  • Manage complex diaries, correspondence and meeting coordination.
  • Work strategically with the CEO on Trust‑wide projects, including the MATSET Day at Chessington School to strengthen collaboration following expansion from three to five schools.
  • Support governance processes and contribute to Trust‑level administration.
  • Oversee website management and produce marketing materials to enhance the Trust’s profile during a key period of growth.

HR & Marketing Manager

Queen Elizabeth School
Luton, Bedfordshire
2022.06 - 2024.12
  • Led the school’s HR operations and marketing communications during a period of organisational development.
  • Highlights:
  • Managed full recruitment lifecycle and onboarding processes
  • Drafted contracts, policies and formal employment documentation
  • Advised senior leadership on HR and employment matters
  • Ensured safeguarding and regulatory compliance
  • Managed communications, marketing materials and stakeholder engagement
  • Oversaw budgets and external suppliers
  • This role strengthened my governance awareness, regulatory knowledge and experience handling confidential matters within a values-led organisation.

Director, Head of Events

Citigate Dewe Rogerson
London
2007.03 - 2022.06
  • Senior leadership role within an international Financial PR and Investor Relations consultancy, supporting FTSE-listed and global clients.
  • Executive Support & Leadership Experience:
  • Delivered high-profile corporate events (2–400 delegates)
  • Worked directly with CEOs, CFOs and Board members
  • Managed complex international schedules and logistics
  • Prepared high-level presentations and investor documentation
  • Handled confidential corporate information
  • Oversaw large event budgets
  • Negotiated supplier contracts
  • Supervised and mentored support staff
  • Additional Leadership Project:
  • Co-project managed the 2019/2020 London office relocation, coordinating logistics, IT transfer, procurement, staff communication and operational setup within a three-month timeline.

IR & Events Assistant

Citigate Dewe Rogerson
London
2004.01 - 2007.03
  • Provided direct executive support to Head of Investor Relations and team of 11.
  • Complex diary and inbox management
  • International travel coordination
  • Preparation of pitches and briefing documents
  • Media monitoring (Reuters & Bloomberg)
  • Research and analyst liaison
  • Meeting coordination and minute-taking

Personal Assistant–Books & Manuscripts Department

Christie's Auction House
London
2000.08 - 2003.12
  • Executive PA within a prestigious international auction house.
  • Full administrative and diary support to Department Director
  • Managed high-value assets and sensitive documentation
  • Coordinated international shipments and travel
  • Supported public events and auctions

PA to Operations Director (Procurement)

Rolls-Royce plc
Derby
1998.11 - 1999.08
  • Executive support within a FTSE-listed global engineering organisation.

Education

Art & Design Foundation - Art & Design

London Guildhall University
London

A Levels - Art & Design, Business Studies

Bedgebury School
Kent

Fashion & Design

City & Guilds
Kent

Skills

  • Executive & Board-Level Support
  • Governance & Compliance Coordination
  • Complex Diary & Inbox Management
  • Confidential Information Handling
  • Minute Taking & Report Preparation
  • HR Administration & Recruitment
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Event & Project Management
  • Budget & Supplier Oversight
  • Advanced MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Timeline

Executive Assistant to CEO

Every Child Every Day Academy Trust
2025.09 - Current

Executive Assistant to Headteacher

Queen Elizabeth School
2024.12 - Current

HR & Marketing Manager

Queen Elizabeth School
2022.06 - 2024.12

Director, Head of Events

Citigate Dewe Rogerson
2007.03 - 2022.06

IR & Events Assistant

Citigate Dewe Rogerson
2004.01 - 2007.03

Personal Assistant–Books & Manuscripts Department

Christie's Auction House
2000.08 - 2003.12

PA to Operations Director (Procurement)

Rolls-Royce plc
1998.11 - 1999.08

Art & Design Foundation - Art & Design

London Guildhall University

A Levels - Art & Design, Business Studies

Bedgebury School

Fashion & Design

City & Guilds
Kate Bundy