Executive Assistant to Education & Children’s Services Directorates Remote
Job description
Who we are:
Liberty Academy Trust is a small but growing Academy Trust of three special schools consisting of 160 staff who are all committed to enhancing the educational experience of all autistic children and young people.
Who we are looking for:
We are looking for an exceptional Executive Assistant who will pro-actively provide critical support to members of the Executive Board, consisting of the Director for Children’s Services and the Director for Education. You will need to hit the ground running in this busy role to support the team in a fast-paced environment.
You will need to quickly build positive and trusted relationships with your executives in order to collaboratively support them in all aspects of their roles. You will need to effectively manage changing priorities and act as a gatekeeper of their calendars and strategically manage their time. You will be highly efficient in Outlook, an expert minute taker and have experience of working with multiple executives. You will have exceptional attention to detail and excellent communication skills.
You will have the ability to use your knowledge and expertise to create and develop processes and ways of working.
You will be line managed by and work closely with the Head of Executive Services to provide efficient and seamless support to the team. You will need to have a positive attitude and be a true team player. Previous experience is essential.
This is a full-time, permanent position.
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What we offer:
In addition to a competitive salary, the following benefits are offered:
- Some flexibility around working hours
- 9 day fortnight
- Cycle scheme – tax free bikes available
- 24/7 employee assistance programme - a confidential support programme designed to help you deal with personal and professional problems.
- Headspace membership - Headspace is a global leader in mindfulness and meditation through its app and online content.
- Occupational sick pay
- A range of discounts from hundreds of retailers, accessible from mobile phones or using reloadable discount cards
- Salary Finance – offers responsible borrowing at affordable rates
- Eyecare vouchers – colleagues who are regularly in front of a computer screen
- Season ticket loans – interest-free
- Berkshire Pension
Where you will be working:
Home based with regular national travel.
How to apply:
- To apply for this role please click the Apply button below
- When providing a supporting statement, please refer to the job description and person specification and include any information that shows your suitability for the role.
- For more information about this job please contact Head of Executive Services & EA to CEO at [email protected]
Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from those with a diagnosis of autism.
Liberty Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children who use our services and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
