Executive Assistant to the Leadership Team

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-academy trust in Birmingham is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the Leadership Team. This role involves overseeing office administration, managing correspondence, and coordinating events, making it perfect for someone who thrives in a varied environment. The ideal candidate should have strong communication skills, be highly organised, and confident with Microsoft Office. The position offers growth opportunities and a supportive team atmosphere, and it is essential to speak fluent English.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits

Supportive team environment

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication skills, written and verbal.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and able to learn new systems.
• Must be proactive, adaptable, and eager to take ownership of tasks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily administration of the Trust’s offices and streamline processes.
• Support coordination of internal and external events.
• Manage correspondence, scheduling, and document preparation.
• Maintain accurate records and databases.
• Assist with onboarding and training for new team staff.

Skills

Highly organised

Excellent attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Confident using Microsoft Office

Able to manage multiple priorities

Job description

We’re looking for someone proactive, organised and adaptable to join our central team in this brand-new role. Based at the central office of BDMAT, the Executive Assistant to the Leadership Team will be an excellent organiser and communicator who thrives in a fast-moving environment and will act as the anchor for our multi-functional central team/office. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the position from the ground up, working across multiple areas of the organisation supporting the CEO, MAT Educational Leads and Leadership Team and making a real impact from day one.

Where hybrid working and diverse roles can present challenges we are looking for someone who can hold the heart of our team at Holy Trinity. This unique position is an opportunity for the right candidate to grow the role and make it their own, becoming the keystone of the central team and the reference point for those accessing services and information from our Trust.

In this roleyou’ll be the go-to person for a variety of tasks, supporting internal and external customers and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. This is a varied role where no two days are the same – perfect for someone who enjoys juggling priorities and thrives in a dynamic environment.

About You

Highly organised with excellent attention to detail. Confident using Microsoft Office and comfortable learning new systems. Strong communication skills – both written and verbal. Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities. Positive, adaptable, and eager to take ownership of tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing the daily administration of the Trust’s offices and streamlining administrative and organisational processes.
• Supporting the co-ordination of internal and external events.
• Managing correspondence, scheduling, and document preparation.
• Maintaining accurate records and databases.
• Assisting with onboarding new central team staff and coordinating training sessions.
• Supporting project work, including research, reporting, and meeting preparation.
• Liaising with the leadership team, internal teams and external customers to ensure seamless communication.

Visits to Holy Trinity to meet the CEO and the team are encouraged and warmly welcomed. Please get in touch using the details below.

Why join us?

• Be part of a friendly, supportive team.
• Shape a new role and make it your own.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Competitive salary and benefits package including salary sacrifice schemes and an employee assistance programme.
• Staff well-being initiatives.
• Potential for flexibility within the role.

Birmingham Diocesan Multi-Academy Trust is a West Midlands based multi-academy trust comprising of 18 primary schools and 1 secondary school across the West Midlands and Warwickshire. We are committed to providing high quality education for all the children in our schools through collaboration, challenge and targeted support.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.

Birmingham Diocesan Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to safer recruitment measures, including a DBS check.