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We are seeking to appoint a highly capable and experienced Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive and strategic support to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of our Trust. This is a pivotal role requiring exceptional organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills, as well as a high degree of discretion and professionalism.
The successful candidate will work closely with the CEO to ensure the effective coordination of their responsibilities, enabling them to focus on strategic leadership and the delivery of the Trust’s mission.
The role will involve regular travel across our schools.
* SCP17 £30,060 to SCP31 £40,476 dependent upon experience and expertise
* 37 hours per week, full year
* Region of Responsibility: North Yorkshire and East Yorkshire
Key Responsibilities
* Provide high-level administrative and operational support to the CEO, including diary management, correspondence, meeting preparation, and travel arrangements.
* Act as a key liaison between the CEO and internal and external stakeholders, including governance bodies and the Department for Education.
* Draft, proofread, and manage communications on behalf of the CEO and Board, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and consistency.
* Coordinate and monitor projects and initiatives led by the CEO, ensuring timely follow-up and delivery.
* Support the CEO in maintaining oversight of Trust performance, including the collation and presentation of key data and reports.
* Facilitate the CEO’s external commitments and partnerships, including voluntary and advisory roles.
* Lead and manage a dispersed administrative team, promoting a culture of high performance and collaboration.
Person Specification
* Proven experience in a senior administrative or executive support role, ideally within a complex or multi-site organisation.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with meticulous attention to detail and a high standard of written English.
* Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels.
* Highly organised, adaptable, and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
* Discreet, trustworthy, and capable of handling sensitive and confidential information.
* Willingness to travel regularly and work flexibly to meet the needs of the role.
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the success of a values-driven organisation committed to educational excellence and the wellbeing of its staff, pupils and students. You will work alongside a dedicated leadership team and play a key role in supporting the strategic direction of the Trust.
How to Apply
If you would like to apply for this vacancy, please visit Trust Executive Assistant | Wonder Learning Partnership to download a Support Staff application form (see related documents on the web page).
For any enquiries, please email the Trust People and Culture Team recruitment@wlp.education
Completed application forms should be emailed to recruitment@wlp.education
Closing Date: 9am Friday 15th August 2025
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Administrative
* Industries
Primary and Secondary Education
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