Overview
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Salary: £33,000-£50,809 per annum (FTE) (dependent on qualifications and experience, pay award pending)
Contract Type: Full Time
Working Pattern: Permanent
The Opportunity - Executive Assistant and HR Manager
Due to the retirement of the current postholder, we are seeking a confident, highly organised and self‑motivated individual with enthusiasm and drive to join us in January 2026.
Term time only plus one week (205 days)
For exceptional performers, there is scope for further progression up to £46,917 per annum.
Overview of the role: the successful candidate will have extensive knowledge and experience of the role of Executive Assistant, possess strong administrative skills and be able to organise/support meetings and produce high quality minutes. An effective communicator, you will have the ability to liaise with stakeholders at all levels, including parents/carers, staff, trustees and employer partners, maintaining a high level of confidentiality at all times. Outstanding time management and prioritisation skills are essential to ensure deadlines are met and you must be prepared to go the extra mile to support the academy’s vision of changing lives by developing the engineers and business leaders of the future. Whilst an HR qualification is not essential, you will need to either be working towards this or have recent experience working within an HR Team.
Key duties include, but are not limited to:
* Supporting and working alongside the Principal and the Senior Leadership Team in all aspects of academy life.
* Organising and minuting meetings.
* Organising/supporting visits and events and taking the lead on organising the annual Awards Evening.
* Proof reading all external communications.
* Maintaining relationships and communications with a wide range of stakeholders.
* Maintaining oversight of all academy policies.
* Managing and administering key aspects of the HR function, including line managing the HR Administrator.
* Liaising with the Clerk to the Trustees in relation to all aspects of governance.
Benefits include an Employee Assistance Programme (financial guidance, legal enquiries, counselling, support for issues at home and at work); access to Blue Light Card, salary sacrifice cycle scheme, interest-free financing through BHN Extras to buy the latest technology, discounted shopping and gift cards; access to JCB’s dental scheme; access to the academy’s gym; long service awards starting at five years; paid time off for birthdays; and paid time off for partner’s/child’s significant birthdays.
Apply Please contact the HR Department by email to recruitment@jcbacademy.com or on 01889 506100 if you would like any additional information. We will be happy to arrange informal visits prior to an application being submitted.
Closing date: Monday, 22 September 2025 at 12:00 midday
Interviews: Wednesday, 1 October 2025
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Human Resources
Industries: Machinery Manufacturing
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