Rachel Astbury

Rachel Astbury currently serves as the Executive Governance Manager at Operation Smile UK since October 2023, following a role as PA to the Principal at New City College from March 2022 to October 2023. Previous positions include Cabinet Support Officer for the London Borough of Havering, PA to the Director of Corporate Services at Saint Francis Hospice, and Business Support Manager at Diamond Specialist Joinery Ltd. Rachel also held several temporary roles, including PA to the Medical Director at St Francis Hospice and Executive Assistant to the Vice Principal at Havering College of Further and Higher Education. An extensive background in administrative support was established at FRP Advisory LLP, where responsibilities included diary management, travel arrangements, event coordination, and client interaction. Educational qualifications include a BA Honours in Theatre Studies and Communication Arts from The University of Huddersfield and 8 GCSEs from St Catherines Senior School, Twickenham.