Executive Administrator
Salary information: Scale 5 - 6, £27,199 - £30,997 per annum (inclusive of Outer London Weighting, depending on experience)
Work hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm, 5 days (4 days would be considered)
Work pattern: 36 hours per week, Term Time Only (39 weeks)
Start date: Spring Term 2025
Contract type: Permanent
The Eden Academy Trust is looking to appoint an Executive Administrator working for the Deputy CEO and Eden Executive Team.
Are you looking for a flexible hybrid role? Are you passionate about education and making a positive difference? Do you have a flair for administration and a commitment to excellence? About this role: As an Executive Administrator, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Deputy CEO and members of the executive team. This is a hybrid role supporting directors who work remotely and in person.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Administrative Excellence: Implement and maintain efficient administrative processes.
- Meeting Coordination: Set up and manage meetings, prepare and distribute high-standard documentation, attend meetings online via Microsoft Teams and in person as needed and provide accurate minutes.
- Support and Collaboration: Building strong working relationships and working closely with a wide range of stakeholders; Directors, Heads of School, Office Managers, central services and external partners is a very important aspect of this role.
About You: We are looking for a professional whose values align with ours:
- Inclusion: You recognise the needs and voice of others.
- Focus: You ensure children and young people are at the core of our work.
- Quality: You strive for excellence through innovation, creativity, and continuous improvement.
- Integrity: You act with moral and ethical clarity, fostering a trustworthy environment through transparency and fairness.
- Collaboration: You play a key role in people working together to achieve shared goals with respect and inclusivity.
Qualifications and Skills:
- GCSE Grade C or above in English and Maths (or equivalent) or relevant demonstrable experience (Essential).
- Significant experience in an administration (Essential).
- Excellent written and oral communication skills (Essential).
- Knowledge of GDPR and data protection (Desirable).
- Experience with Microsoft Office, Teams and other relevant software (Essential).
- Excellent organisation skills and a flexible approach to changing priorities.
Why Join Us?
At EAT, we specialise in meeting the educational needs of children and young people with a range of learning difficulties. We are a Multi Academy Trust and blend the best educational and therapeutic practice across our family of schools. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and connected working environment. Your expertise and values will contribute to our mission of supporting excellence across our specialist schools. This is an opportunity to be part of a dynamic and supportive team and to contribute to the development and success of our executive team and our educational community. If you align with our values and you are ready to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.
Further information about the work and schools within The Eden Academy Trust is available via our website
www.theedenacademy.co.uk.
If you would like to speak to Carley Holliman, Deputy CEO, prior to submitting your application please contact
colette.haugh@theedenacademy.co.uk.
Closing date: Wednesday 12th February 2025 at Noon
Interviews: Wednesday 26th February 2025
