Executive Support Officer

Hope Sentamu Learning Trust; York; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local education trust in York is seeking an Executive Support Officer to join the Central Services Team. This role will provide executive administration support to the leadership team, focusing on compliance, governance, and effective communication. The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills and experience in administration, preferably within education. Opportunities for professional development and a commitment to safeguarding children are emphasized.

Benefits

Opportunities for development through Continuous Professional Development

Local Government Pension Scheme

Occupational Health

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Free on-site Parking

Qualifications

• Experience in an administration role, preferably within an education setting.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to travel to different Trust locations as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive administration support to the Executive Leadership Team.
• Monitor and develop existing processes and procedures.
• Assist in coordinating Trust compliance, governance and executive meetings.
• Support Data Protection activities.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Experience in an administration role

Willingness to travel

Job description

Overview

We seek to appoint an Executive Support Officer to join our established Central Services Team at Heartwood Learning Trust.

Heartwood Learning Trust has fourteen academies located within York, Hull and North Yorkshire. Our Trust comprises six secondary, six primary and two alternative provision academies, and our values of Respect, Teamwork and Kindness underpin our vision ‘life in all it’s fullness - a place to thrive'.

This role will work in the busy environment of the Central Team Office. The post holder will provide executive administration assistance to the Executive Leadership Team of the Trust. Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential in this varied post.

The post holder will monitor and develop existing processes and procedures, assist in the coordination of Trust compliance, governance, communication and executive meetings, and support with Data Protection ensuring that all procedures are up to date and the policy is effectively being carried out across the Trust. Experience within an Education setting would be an advantage.

This role is based at our Trust offices in York. An ability and willingness to travel to locations across the Trust is vital.

Applications are welcome from applicants seeking to work part time.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive administration support to the Executive Leadership Team.
• Monitor and develop existing processes and procedures.
• Assist in coordinating Trust compliance, governance and executive meetings.
• Support Data Protection activities and ensure procedures are up to date and followed across the Trust.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in an administration role, preferably within an education setting.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to travel to different Trust locations as required.
• Part-time applications welcome.

Benefits

• Opportunities for development through Continuous Professional Development
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Occupational Health
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free on-site Parking

Job Details

• Hours of Work: 37 Hours per Week, all year round
• Position Type: Fixed Term until 31st August 2026 in the first instance
• Line Manager: Executive Support Manager
• Travel Required: Occasional
• Salary: Dependent on qualifications and experience (see job description for more information)

Application Process

Please complete the online application form to apply. Refer to the job description and person specification before applying. Use information from the Job Description & Person Specification to highlight relevant experience. Applications via agencies will not be considered.

Interviews will take place on Friday 10th October 2025.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and young people. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust references and other vetting checks. Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undertake continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.