Executive Assistant to the Trust Team

eTeach UK Limited; Hessle; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational trust is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide professional administrative support to the CEO and Senior Managers during maternity leave. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, strong organisational abilities, and experience in managing confidential matters. This role offers a salary ranging from £35,235 to £37,938 for 37 hours per week on a temporary maternity cover contract, with possibilities for part-time flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Prior PA experience and ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and work calmly under pressure.
• Excellent IT skills, proficient in Microsoft Office and other IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional, well-organised administrative and PA support to the CEO and Senior Managers.
• Act as the first point of contact for senior managers, creating a positive impression.
• Exercise discretion in dealing with confidential or sensitive matters.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to multitask

Attention to detail

Discretion

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

The Constellation Trust are looking to recruit an experienced Executive Assistant to the Trust Team to cover maternity leave. Your previous experience and excellent communication skills will enable you to provide professional secretarial and administrative support to the CEO and Senior Managers of the central Constellation Trust Team.

Salary & Contract

Salary: Grade 8, Point 25 (FTE) £35,235 - Point 28 (FTE) £37,938 (pro rata), for 37 hours per week, term time. Plus five additional training days and 5 additional working days, 40 weeks per year. This is a temporary maternity cover contract. Whilst the post is offered as a full time role we are prepared to look at part time flexible hours for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional, well‑organised administrative and PA support.
• Act as the first point of contact for senior managers, creating a positive impression for both internal and external contacts.
• Be highly organised, able to multitask and prioritise workloads, demonstrate great attention to detail and liaise confidently with colleagues at all levels.
• Work on your own initiative with limited supervision and have experience of working under pressure as part of a small team.
• Exercise discretion in dealing with confidential or sensitive matters.

Qualifications

• Prior PA experience and ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and work calmly under pressure during busy periods.
• Excellent IT skills, proficient in the use of the Microsoft suite of packages and other IT systems.