Executive Assistant to the Trust Leader (CEO) and Compliance Officer

Embrace Multi Academy Trust; Enderby; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Health and wellbeing support

Cycle to Work Scheme

CPD opportunities

Job summary

Embrace Multi Academy Trust is seeking an exceptionally organised Personal Assistant to the Trust Leader (CEO) and undertake the Compliance Officer role in our Central Team.

You will provide high-level, confidential executive support, managing a complex diary, coordinating meetings and communications, preparing high-quality documentation and ensuring priorities, decisions and actions are progressed effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Executive Assistant, PA or Senior Administrator in a busy organisation.
• Experience supporting governance or compliance activity in education or public sector is valuable.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level, confidential executive support to the Trust Leader (CEO).
• Coordinate meetings, manage a complex diary and prepare documents for decisions.
• Support governance, compliance and assurance activities across the Central Team and Trust.

Skills

Executive support

Diary management

Governance administration

Confidentiality

Job description

Embrace Multi Academy Trust is seeking an exceptionally organised, proactive and values-driven individual to work as Personal Assistant to the Trust Leader (CEO) and undertake the Compliance Officer role in our Central Team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role at the heart of a collaborative, mission-focused trust of ten schools, comprising two secondary and eight primary academies, the majority of which are Church of England schools.

At Embrace, our mission is clear: to ensure every child flourishes and experiences 'life in all its fullness', removing barriers, fostering joy and nurturing hope. Our Central Team works closely with our schools to make this possible, and this role will provide vital support to the Trust Leader while contributing to the effective operation, governance and assurance of the wider Trust.

About the Role:

This is a position of significant trust and responsibility. Working closely with the Trust Leader, you will provide high-level, confidential and proactive executive support, managing a complex and changing diary, coordinating meetings and communications, preparing high-quality documentation and ensuring priorities, decisions and actions are progressed effectively. You will work with a high degree of autonomy, anticipating what is needed and using sound judgement to determine when matters should be progressed, redirected or escalated.

Alongside your executive support responsibilities, you will play an important role in supporting Trust-wide governance, compliance and assurance activity. Working with colleagues including the Governance Manager, you will help maintain accurate records and trackers, monitor policies and key deadlines, support governance administration and coordinate information required for assurance, audit and statutory processes.

This role will appeal to an experienced Executive Assistant, PA or Senior Administrator who thrives in a busy environment, enjoys being one step ahead and takes pride in making things happen behind the scenes. You will need exceptional organisational and communication skills, excellent attention to detail and, above all, the integrity and discretion to handle highly sensitive and confidential information appropriately. Experience within education, a Multi Academy Trust or the public sector, and experience supporting governance or compliance activity would be particularly valuable.

You will join a Central Team known for its positivity, respect and collaborative approach, with the opportunity to work across the Trust and build relationships with senior leaders, trustees, governors, school colleagues and external partners. At Embrace, relationships, integrity and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do, and we are looking for someone who shares these values and will represent the Executive Office with warmth, professionalism and credibility.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who:

• Is exceptionally organised, proactive and able to anticipate needs and priorities, rather than simply respond to them.
• Can exercise sound professional judgement and maintain absolute confidentiality and discretion.
• Communicates confidently and professionally with senior leaders, trustees, governors, colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Enjoys working autonomously, managing competing priorities and following actions through to completion.
• Shares our commitment to inclusion, integrity, collaboration and helping children and young people flourish.

About Embrace:

Embrace Multi Academy Trust is a growing family of ten schools across Leicestershire, comprising two secondary and eight primary academies, the majority of which are Church of England schools. We are united by a shared vision to ensure that every child flourishes and experiences ‘life in all its fullness’ (John 10:10).

Our Central Team works in partnership with leaders, staff and governors across the Trust, providing the support, expertise and strategic direction that help our schools thrive. We believe the best outcomes are achieved when people work together, and we are proud of the collaborative culture that exists across our schools and central services.

As a Church majority Trust, our values of respect, wisdom, integrity, collaboration, compassion and inclusivity underpin everything we do. We are committed to creating inclusive and caring environments where children and adults feel valued, supported and encouraged to reach their full potential. While each of our schools has its own unique identity, we are connected by a shared commitment to excellence, ambition and service to our communities.

As we continue to grow, we want to attract talented and dedicated people who share our vision and values. Joining Embrace means becoming part of a supportive and ambitious organisation where collaboration is valued, professional development is encouraged and every role contributes to making a difference to the lives of children and young people.

Help Children Flourish:

At Embrace Multi Academy Trust, our mission is simple: to ensure every child flourishes and experiences life in all its fullness. We believe exceptional people create exceptional opportunities for children. Whether you are an experienced professional or looking to take the next step in your career, this is an opportunity to make a genuine difference within a thriving and supportive organisation. Inspired by our values of respect, wisdom, integrity, collaboration, compassion and inclusivity, we work together to ensure every child receives the best possible education.

Why Join Embrace?

When you join Embrace Multi Academy Trust, you become part of a family of schools working together to ensure pupils and colleagues flourish. We are committed to supporting our people through every stage of their career.

Professional Growth

• Extensive CPD opportunities.
• Apprenticeship opportunities.
• Access to National College resources.
• Leadership development pathways.
• Opportunities to collaborate across ten schools.

Wellbeing and Benefits

• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Flexible working opportunities where possible.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Wider Wallet discounts and Wider Tech and Furniture Scheme.
• Health and wellbeing support services.
• Occupational sick pay schemes.

A WORKFORCE WHERE EVERYONE BELONGS

At Embrace Multi Academy Trust, we believe diversity strengthens our organisation and enriches the experiences of the children and communities we serve.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, ethnicities, faiths, genders, sexual orientations, disabilities and life experiences.

Because some roles and parts of our workforce are currently underrepresented, we particularly welcome applications from:

• Men applying for classroom support and administration roles.
• People from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority communities.

We Value Potential:

You may not meet every single criterion in the person specification, but if you believe you have the skills, values, experience or potential to succeed in this role, we encourage you to apply.

We believe that all individuals are of equal value and we are committed to equal opportunities for all, ensuring equality of opportunity in line with the Equality Act 2010.