Executive Assistant

Chulmleigh College; Chulmleigh; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Childcare fee discount

Job summary

Chulmleigh College is seeking an Executive Assistant on a permanent, part-time basis with the option of 30 or 37 hours per week across 39 weeks per year. Grade D salary is £14.36 to £15.31 per hour, depending on experience, with an October 2026 start.

You will provide comprehensive administrative support to the Senior Leadership Team, attend meetings, take minutes, manage diaries, and help organise events and the College calendar, plus undertake project work.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in administrative roles.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion.
• Capable of working under pressure.
• Excellent communication abilities with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Attend meetings, take minutes, prepare reports, assist with diary management and events.
• Support senior leaders with calendar management, project work, and administrative tasks.

Skills

Effective communication

Administration experience

Confidentiality

Pressure handling

Job description

Executive Assistant Permanent, part time Option of 30 or 37 hours per week x 39 weeks per year Grade D: £14.36 to £15.31 per hour (depending on experience) CHULMLEIGH COLLEGE Required from October 2026

Responsibilities

• Attending meetings, taking minutes, preparing reports, assisting with diary management, events organisation, compiling the annual College Calendar of events, undertaking specific project work and providing comprehensive administrative support to the Senior Leaders of the Trust
• Providing administrative support to the Executive Senior Leadership Team in their responsibilities related to school leadership, administration and management

Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively
• Experience as an effective administrator
• Maintaining high levels of confidentiality and discretion
• Able to work under pressure

Working Pattern

The ideal working pattern is 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday, term time only (39 weeks per year), but will be fully discussed during interview.

Benefits

• Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Employees of the Trust are entitled to 50% off childcare fees at our out of school clubs for children of compulsory school age

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and access for all, irrespective of age, background, race, gender, religion, ability, disability, or sexuality. We welcome applications for employment from the whole community.

All staff undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and interviews will include questions about safeguarding children. In line with Government guidance, we may carry out online searches against shortlisted applicants' names as part of our due diligence checks.

Closing Date: 10 am on Tuesday, 29th September 2026

Interview Date: Thursday, 08th October 2026