Administration Assistant (Inclusion and People)

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Shrewsbury; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The 3-18 Education Trust is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the Director of Inclusion and the Director of People at the heart of our growing central team in Shropshire. You will play a pivotal role in coordinating strategic activity and ensuring professional, discreet communication at all levels.

The role offers flexible, hybrid working with dedicated training and development, including in areas such as safeguarding administration and the Single Central Record.

Qualifications

• Highly organised, proactive administrator with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience in education or HR administration would be an advantage.
• Full training and support provided, including in Single Central Record and safer recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive-level administrative support to two Directors.
• Coordinate diaries, meetings and communications at executive and Board level.
• Assist with safeguarding administration and recruitment processes as required.

Skills

Organised

Attention to detail

Discretion

Communication

Tools

Single Central Record

Job description

Join us at an exciting time

The 3-18 Education Trust is growing. As our family of schools expands, so does the ambition and reach of our central team - and we are looking for an exceptional Executive Assistant to support our Director of Inclusion and Director of People at the very heart of that growth.

This is a rare opportunity to work directly alongside two Trust Directors, gaining genuine insight into the strategic work of a successful multi-academy trust while playing a real part in delivering our strategic pillars of Belonging, Equity and Success.

(This is a three year fixed term contract,in the first instance, in line with grant funding).

About you

You will be a highly organised, proactive administrator with excellent attention to detail and the confidence to communicate professionally at all levels. Experience in education or HR administration would be an advantage, but what matters most is your professionalism, discretion and commitment to getting things right. Full training and support will be provided - including in specialist areas such as the Single Central Record and safer recruitment.

Why the 3-18 Education Trust?

• A growing, ambitious Trust of 14 schools and around 900 staff across Shropshire.
• A genuinely strategic role with visibility at executive and Board level.

• A supportive central team culture with a strong focus on wellbeing and belonging.

What we can offer you:

• Flexible and hybrid working and in addition to a comprehensive induction and a commitment to your ongoing training and career progression, we also offer a range of employee benefits. To find out more information please visit our Trust's Careers Page or our Trust Website.

The 3-18 Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an En

hanced DBS check and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013, 2020 and 2023). Guidance on disclosing convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. Under the Immigration Act 2016, candidates for customer-facing roles must meet the necessary standard of spoken English. It is an offence to apply if barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Employment is subject to medical fitness, satisfactory references, right to work in the UK, and an Enhanced DBS check. Online social media checks will be carried out on successful applicants.