Assistant to the CEO

The Assistant to the CEO plays a critical role at the centre of the organisation. There are three parts to the job: providing direct support to the CEO; supporting the Trust Board and its key committees and an element of HR administration for the small central team. All three are vital to the success of the Trust. The Assistant to the CEO will work closely with the Federation leadership teams, senior leaders in the schools and administrators across the organisation to provide outstanding high-level administrative support to the CEO. As the CEO’s assistant they will have extensive knowledge of the organisation, be the first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders who wish to liaise with the CEO and lead on the organisation of Federation events. 

This role combines some day to day support for the CEO with significant responsibilities for organising and coordinating his engagement with the organisation, for example ensuring that meetings and events are being properly prepared and monitoring whether strands of work he has requested are proceeding to schedule.

The effective operation of the Trust Board and its committees is vital to the Trust. The Assistant to the CEO will organise board meetings, draft agendas, collate and circulate papers and take minutes. They will also be responsible for maintaining records of trustees and governors in compliance with statutory requirements.

The Assistant to the CEO will also be responsible for aspects of the HR administration for the Trust’s small central team.

In all aspects of this role you will need to work with and through others across the organisation and represent it externally. You will play a key role in helping us achieve our ambitious goals.