Trust Administration Officer

WMJobs; Coventry; On-site; GBP 25,020 - 28,439; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Supportive senior leadership

Shopping discounts

Job summary

A public sector trust in Coventry is seeking a Trust Administration Officer to provide high-quality administrative support. This role involves working collaboratively with senior leadership to ensure efficient trust administration. Candidates should have a good educational background, experience in supporting senior executives, and emotional intelligence. The position offers a supportive environment and a focus on staff well-being, while also being dedicated to safeguarding children's welfare.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting senior executives or board-level committees.
• Ability to determine the software needed for tasks.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional administrative and governance support.
• Ensure efficient functioning of trust administration.
• Support decision-making and compliance within the Trust.

Skills

Good understanding of Microsoft packages

Emotional intelligence

Education

GCSE Grade 4 or above in English and Maths

Level 3 qualification in Business

Job description

Trust Administration Officer

Employment Status: Fixed term

Working Hours: 37 hours per week, TTO plus 5 weeks

Actual Salary: Support Staff Grade 4 £25,020 - £28,439 actual (£25,989 - £29,540FTE)

Required: ASAP

Location: Hearsall Community Academy, Coventry. The postholder may be required to work in other Trust premises in Coventry and Nuneaton

About The Role

To provide high‑quality, professional administrative and governance support across the Trust. The role will ensure the efficient functioning of trust administration and coordination. The postholder will work collaboratively with the Head of Governance, Executive Assistant, Executive Leadership Team and Senior Leadership Teams to support decision‑making, compliance, and communication within and beyond the Trust.

Qualifications and Experience

• Good standard of education – GCSE Grade 4 or above in English and Maths, Level 3 qualification in Business
• Experience supporting senior executives or board‑level committees
• Good understanding of common Microsoft packages and ability to determine the software needed for the task (e.g. Word, Excel, etc.)
• Emotional intelligence, possessing a good understanding of their own behaviour and its impact on others
• All staff are expected to know what to do if they have concerns about a child, take responsibility for providing a safe environment and promoting children’s welfare, undertake regular safeguarding and child protection training, and familiarise themselves with KCSIE part 1 and local policies and procedures as directed by the Trust/Academy

Benefits and Working Environment

• A highly supportive and committed senior leadership team
• Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 confidential advice and support on a range of matters and free access to accredited counsellors
• Focus on staff wellbeing including a network of wellbeing champions and a supportive working environment
• Opportunity to join a committed and forward‑thinking team of staff
• Employee Benefits platform providing staff access to a range of benefits such as shopping discounts

How to Apply

All applications must be received electronically via our My New Term page: https://www.ietrust.org/vacancies/

If you have any queries about the post, please email [e-mail] (HR & Payroll Coordinator).

Closing date: Monday 5th January 2026

Interview date: Week beginning 12th January 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applications will be subject to rigorous safeguarding checks including enhanced DBS and references. The postholder must share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting child welfare. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self‑declaration to confirm any non‑protected criminal disclosures or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are protected and do not need to be disclosed, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

We aim to recruit the very best staff and welcome those from all backgrounds, communities and faiths (including non‑faith individuals). Inspire Education Trust is clear about its responsibilities in embracing diversity and ensuring we recruit people of a high calibre based on their skills, abilities and experience. As such, we welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.

The role of Trust Admin Officer will be classed as regulated activity. Any offer of employment will be conditional until satisfactory completion of all mandatory pre‑employment checks. It is an offence to apply for this role if barred from engaging in regulating activity relevant to children.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre‑employment check, with effect of 1st September 2022, please note that an online search may form part of this recruitment process.