Executive Assistant

Juniper Education; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education organisation in the UK is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to the CEO and executive team. This full-time position requires outstanding organizational and time management skills, with duties including managing the CEO's diary and facilitating effective internal communication. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and contribute to the organization's success. Salary ranges between £33,000 and £38,000 annually, with various benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Day 1 right to company sick pay

Enhanced annual leave entitlement

Opportunity to purchase additional leave

Entitlement to carry over leave

Access to 24 / 7 GP & prescription services

Access to rewards platform

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced maternity & adoption pay

Access to employee assistance platform

Funded development / Qualification opportunities

Voluntary health care cash plan

Voluntary private medical insurance

Plus more!

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting senior leaders or executives.
• Outstanding organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Experience managing cross-functional calendars and communication flows.
• High level of professionalism, discretion and judgment.
• Strong presentation and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the CEO’s diary, travel and logistics.
• Prepare agendas, materials and minutes for leadership meetings.
• Maintain centralised business calendars and reporting schedules.
• Draft, edit and format high-quality reports and presentations.
• Track budgets and highlight opportunities for cost efficiency.
• Build trusted relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Time Management

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Personal Assistant Experience

Microsoft Powerpoint

Calendar Management

Microsoft Excel

Administrative Experience

Google Suite

Job description

The Role Executive Assistant

Welcome to Juniper Education where our mission is to champion educators empowering them to shape future generations. We’re more than just a support system; we’re the driving force that propels schools and Academy Trusts to new heights. With our proven school education management systems and services we address a spectrum of needs ensuring excellence in the education and tech industry your work directly influences the lives of students and educators. Whether you’re developing cutting‑edge educational technology supporting school leadership teams directly or designing solutions to enhance the learning experience you could make a lasting and positive impact on the future.

Our mission statement says it all : We look after you so that you can look after our children.

Dedicated to our core values we are committed to :

• Empowerment: Equipping everyone with the tools intelligence connections and freedom to make informed decisions recognised and respected by all.
• Purpose: Supporting everyone to reach their highest potential thereby enabling all children to achieve theirs.
• Passion: Because we love what you do you’re at the heart of everything we do.
• Innovation: Delivering meaningful solutions with expertise and creative thinking to influence the ever‑changing world of education.
• Collaboration: The cornerstone of our success as it enables us to collectively harness diverse perspectives and strengths ensuring that together we achieve more than we could ever do alone. Every voice counts!

Are you an experienced and highly organised Executive Assistant looking for an opportunity to work closely with senior leadership at a strategic level?

We’re looking for a proactive and trusted professional to provide high‑level support to our CEO and wider Executive Team ensuring strategic priorities are met, operations run smoothly and communication across the organisation remains seamless.

In this pivotal role you’ll act as the right hand to the CEO anticipating needs, managing priorities and helping translate strategy into action. You’ll coordinate leadership activities, streamline internal processes and support key initiatives that drive organisational success.

What you’ll be doing :

Executive & Leadership Support

• Manage the CEO’s diary, travel and logistics.
• Prepare agendas, materials and minutes for leadership meetings; track actions and ensure timely follow‑up.
• Anticipate priorities and deliverables to enable smooth operations.
• Support strategic planning and internal communications for the leadership team.

Operational Coordination

• Maintain centralised business calendars and reporting schedules.
• Promote cross‑team communication and reduce operational silos.
• Ensure key meetings, deadlines and events are visible and aligned with strategic priorities.

Information & Document Management

• Draft, edit and format high‑quality reports and presentations.
• Maintain accurate filing systems, databases and CRMs.
• Manage sensitive information with discretion and integrity.

Financial & Administrative Support

• Process expenses, invoices and purchase orders.
• Track budgets and highlight opportunities for cost efficiency.

Project & Strategic Initiatives

• Conduct research and analysis to support informed decision‑making.
• Contribute to cross‑functional projects and organisational milestones.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Represent the CEO and organisation with professionalism, diplomacy and confidentiality.

What We’re Looking For :

• Proven experience supporting senior leaders or executives.
• Outstanding organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Experience managing cross‑functional calendars and communication flows.
• High level of professionalism, discretion and judgment.
• Strong presentation and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable :

• Experience in education technology or high‑growth sectors.
• Exposure to international and cross‑cultural environments.

Interview process

2-stage Interview process

We are committed to a fair and comfortable recruitment process so if you require any reasonable adjustments during your application or interview process please reach out to a member of the team at contact.

Juniper Education Benefits

• Day 1 right to company sick pay
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement
• Opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Entitlement to carry over leave to next entitlement year
• Day 1 access to 24 / 7 GP & prescription services
• Day 1 access to rewards platform
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity & adoption pay
• Day 1 access to employee assistance platform
• Funded development / Qualification opportunities
• Voluntary health care cash plan
• Voluntary private medical insurance
• Plus more!

It is the business expectation this role is being offered on a full‑time basis to ensure we maintain quality, achieve performance goals and effectively meet customer demands.

Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at the moment.

Key Skills

• Time Management
• Microsoft Office
• Organizational skills
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Word
• Personal Assistant Experience
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Calendar Management
• Microsoft Excel
• Administrative Experience
• Google Suite

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Yearly Salary: 33000 - 38000