Are you an experienced executive assistant ready to take the next step in your career? At Diverse Academies Trust, we’re looking for a highly organised, digitally confident and proactive individual to join our corporate operations team as an executive business partner. This is a key role supporting our chief executive team, not just with high-level executive assistance, but helping to connect priorities, streamline workflow, and drive forward our strategic objectives. You will serve as a trusted partner to executive leaders, connecting priorities, challenging established practices and ensuring alignment with Trust objectives. You will bring structure, clarity and momentum to a fast-paced environment, using your initiative, Microsoft 365 skills and strategic thinking to make a real impact from day one. Key responsibilities Providing seamless executive support to the C-suite - managing diaries, preparing briefings and reports, co-ordinating meetings and ensuring follow-up actions are delivered. Helping to align work across different agendas and teams, connecting the dots and supporting strategic priorities. Using digital tools (especially Microsoft 365) to improve workflows, streamline processes and enhance collaboration. Finding opportunities to automate, standardise and improve processes. Supporting cross-organisational projects and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement. Being a key member of the corporate operations team, working collaboratively, sharing ideas and helping others succeed. Represent the C-suite professionally, building strong relationships across the Trust and with external stakeholders. Drive operational excellence through streamlined workflows and timely reporting to enable informed decision-making. Mentor colleagues and foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. Why join Diverse Academies Trust? Diverse Academies is a multi-academy trust with a vision to inspire, to raise aspirations and to create brighter tomorrows. Across primary, secondary and special settings, we share a common mission to nurture curiosity, develop wellbeing and empower children and young people to go beyond their aspirations. Together, we believe we can make a difference in our diverse communities, and in the lives of those who learn with us and work with us. We empower. We respect. We care. Ready to make a difference? An initial conversation is welcomed and encouraged – please contact Victoria Williams, Head of Corporate Affairs vwilliams@diverse-ac.org.uk or Rebecca Copeland, Corporate Operations Manager rcopeland@diverse-ac.org.uk. Our employee benefits At Diverse Academies, you’ll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work, and opportunities to achieve your potential. In return you will benefit from the following. Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of at least 21.8%. Operational support holidays of 32 days 8 bank holidays (dependant on grade of role, full-time equivalent). Excellent continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities covering technical, leadership and coaching skills. Employee assistance programme. GP helpline. Health and wellbeing advice and support. Eyecare vouchers. Salary sacrifice schemes – car scheme, cycle to work, home and electronics. Lifestyle savings – discounts and offers on gym memberships, holidays, days out, shopping, restaurants, etc. Health cash plan (personal or family) – where you pay monthly and can claim money back on private treatments such as dental, optical and therapies (e.g. physiotherapy, osteopathy etc). Childcare – breakfast and after school provision. Take a look at our rewards and benefits Applications Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should we identify an appropriate candidate. Closing date: 9 November 2025 Start date: as soon as possible Safeguarding We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our care. We expect everybody volunteering for the organisation to share this commitment. Any offer will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances. View our safeguarding and child protection policy.