Bradford Children and Families Trust was established in April 2023 to enhance the quality and delivery of Children’s Services across our district. Our purpose is clear, to ensure that our promise to improve the lives of children and young people in Bradford becomes a reality. It’s a tough ask. It requires dedication, determination, and resilience – but under a new Chief Executive, Senior Leadership team and an unswerving drive to deliver the best outcomes, we are confident that we’ll achieve our ambition. So, if you’re up for the challenge we’d love to hear from you!
About The Role
As a Personal Assistant you will provide high-level administrative support to our Senior Management Team. This role offers the opportunity to work in a passionate team, dedicated to high level service provision. Our strategic vision and values https://www.bradfordcft.org.uk/about-us/our-vision-and-values/ are upheld across the Trust, fostering a reliable and supportive environment for both staff and the children in our care. Our approach is rooted in restorative and relational practice, fostering trust, mutual respect, and meaningful relationships with children, families, and professionals.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to senior leaders including calendar management, booking travel, expense reports etc.
- Arrange and attend agreed internal and external meetings and follow up on matters assigned to senior leaders
- Work with the Executive Support Team and Senior managers to generate meeting agendas, prepare reports and coordinate work programmes for these meetings when required.
- Prepare documents, presentations, spreadsheets and correspondence as needed.
- Respond to general requests and queries.
- Assist with refreshments and coordination of rooms when required, eg accessing video screens and setting up of rooms.
- Take accurate minutes during meetings when required.
- Maintain filing system and electronic records in an orderly manner.
- Anticipate needs and proactively handle issues to ensure smooth operations.
About You
- Proven administrative experience as a PA, EA or in a similar role.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient in MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Outstanding organizational abilities and time management.
- Professionalism, discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Proactive with the ability to exercise good judgement.
- Strong problem solving and multi-tasking capabilities.
Benefits
- Generous annual leave - 31 days rising to 34 with service, plus bank holidays.
- Excellent Local Government pension.
- Family-friendly policies and enhanced parental leave.
- Health & wellbeing support, including Occupational Health and counselling.
- Professional development and career progression opportunities.
- We are a National Living Wage employer.
Next Steps
If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Bradford Children and Families Trust feel free to contact Laura Butler via email at laura.butler@bradfordcft.org.uk.
Closing date: 5th July 2026
Interview dates: tbc
