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CEO Executive Assistant

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Required from 21st April or as soon as possible thereafter

£33,699 pro-rata, term-time plus two weeks, full-time, permanent contract

Come and join our team! We are excited to welcome a new colleague who will play a vital role in ensuring our children receive the very best education by providing high-quality support to the CEO and the Central Team.

We firmly believe that our Trust can only be as strong as the people who work within it. We therefore welcome applications from colleagues with previous experience of this role, as well as those who demonstrate the aptitude, ambition, and commitment to develop and succeed in this role. Appropriate training and ongoing support will be provided, tailored to your experience, to enable you to become confident and accomplished in this post.

We are a Trust at the beginning of an ambitious journey towards excellence. We are seeking a professional who will relish the opportunity to help move the Trust forward with enthusiasm, discretion, and dedication. Our local community and families deserve to be supported by excellent staff who take pride in working collaboratively as part of a committed and forward-thinking team.

The role encompasses three key areas:  Executive PA support to the CEO, Human Resources administration and governance support.  The successful applicant will have strong administrative experience, demonstrating accurate and effective communication skills, both written and verbal. You will have the ability to manage a varied workload with professionalism, discretion, and calm efficiency, even when priorities shift. Strong organisational skills, sound judgement, attention to detail, and the ability to work proactively as part of a team are essential.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated individual who is passionate about education and eager to make a meaningful contribution to the success of our Trust.

We encourage informal discussions about this post.  To book a Teams call, please contact Mrs Jodie Harris via [email protected].  Please apply by visiting MyNewTerm.  We may close this advert earlier than advertised if we find a suitable candidate before this date.

Discovery Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check, online searches and other pre-employment checks.


Closing date: Monday 24th February, 23:59

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What this role involves

General background for executive assistant roles. This listing’s own employer, location, pay and hours are shown above.

  • Act as a contact for internal and external clients and manage those relationships
  • Respond to enquiries by phone, email and in person
  • Set up meetings and make appointments
Typical pay (UK)
£28,000 starting · £60,000 experienced
Typical hours
37 to 42 a week
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