Personal Assistant

Suffolk County Council; Colchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Penrose Learning Trust seeks a highly organised Personal Assistant to support its two Deputy Chief Executives and promote the Trust’s work through social media and communications.

This role suits an experienced administrator who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys building positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders across the growing Multi Academy Trust.

Qualifications

• Experience in a PA, executive support or senior administrative role.
• Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong IT skills and confidence using Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to the Deputy CEOs.
• Coordinate data protection and compliance administration activities.
• Maintain key trust registers and support statutory compliance requirements.
• Lead the Trust's social media presence and support external communications.
• Support Trust-wide events, training sessions and meetings.
• Answer visitors and telephone enquiries at trust offices.

Skills

PA experience

Organisation

IT skills

Social media

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Penrose Learning Trust
• Address: East Bergholt, Colchester, Essex CO7 6RJ
• Salary: £31,338 per annum
• Hours: 37 hours per week, 41 weeks per year
• Contract: Permanent, required as soon as possible
• Reference: 5459

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly organised and proactive Personal Assistant to join Penrose Learning Trust, supporting our two Deputy Chief Executive Officers and playing a key role in promoting the Trust’s work and achievements through our social media and communications.

This varied and rewarding role is ideal for an experienced administrator or PA who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys building positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders across a growing Multi Academy Trust.

The role includes:

• providing comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to the Deputy CEOs'
• coordinating data protection and compliance administration activities
• maintaining key trust registers and supporting statutory compliance requirements
• leading the Trust's social media presence and supporting external communications, including newsletters and website updates
• supporting Trust-wide events, training sessions and meetings
• acting as a first point of contact for visitors and telephone enquiries at trust offices.

We are looking for someone who:

• has experience in a PA, executive support or senior administrative role
• possesses excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills
• has strong IT skills and confidence using Microsoft Office applications
• can manage competing priorities and work independently
• has excellent attention to detail and always maintains confidentiality
• has experience and expertise in social media and digital communications.

In return, you will join a supportive and ambitious trust where your contribution will make a real difference to the effective operation of our schools and central services.

Closing date: 12pm, 23 September 2026

Interview date: 29 September 2026

Penrose Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Regular travel between Trust sites will be required.