The David Ross Education Trust is seeking a highly organised, professional and proactive Personal Assistant to provide high-quality operational and administrative support to Trust Directors.
About the role
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator or PA who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working at senior level, and takes pride in delivering efficient, confidential and high-quality support. You will play a key role in helping our directors manage competing priorities, maintain effective systems and ensure the smooth running of executive support across the organisation. You will provide wide-ranging support including diary management, meeting coordination, document preparation, correspondence handling, travel arrangements and minute-taking. You will also support project coordination, Trust-wide events, and day-to-day office administration.
The post will require occasional UK-wide travel.
Full time, permanent position
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience supporting senior leaders in an administrative or PA capacity
- Is highly organised, with excellent attention to detail
- Can manage competing priorities and work proactively to deadlines
- A high level of literacy with excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Is confident handling confidential and sensitive information
- Has strong Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Builds effective working relationships and maintains a professional, courteous approach at all times
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Experience of minute-taking, diary management and coordinating meetings and travel is essential.
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Experience in an education or multi-academy trust environment would be advantageous but is not essential.
Salary & Benefits
- NJC15-19 £30,024-£32,061 FTE per annum
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
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Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
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Awards and Recognition Scheme
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Flexible working patterns
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Benefits Platform : Health & Wellbeing Programme , Cycle to Work Scheme
About The David Ross Education Trust
The David Ross Education Trust’s mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.
We are a network of unique and diverse academies across the country, committed to delivering a world-class, knowledge-rich education that empowers pupils to reach their fullest potential. Spanning North Yorkshire, the East Riding of Yorkshire, North-East Lincolnshire, the East Midlands and London, our network of 36 academies serves over 14,600 pupils and employs 2,300 dedicated staff.
Our family of schools includes 24 primaries, 10 secondaries, an all-through school in London’s Olympic Park, and a special school in Lincolnshire supporting pupils aged 2-19 with a broad range of special educational needs. As one of only 11 system leaders nationwide, we are recognised for our unwavering commitment to educational excellence, our innovative curriculum, and ability to drive sustained school improvement at scale. At the heart of our Mission is a deep belief in the transformative power of education. We are committed to ensuring that every child - regardless of their background - has access to an exceptional academic experience enriched by extensive co-curricular opportunities. From small rural primaries to large urban secondaries, our academies benefit from the strength of a collaborative, values-driven community, in which expertise is shared, best practices are embedded, and each school retains its distinctive character.
We broaden the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.
We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.
Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.
We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.
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Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.
The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.
The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.
All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.
