Executive Assistant to the CEO

37 hours per week full time

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and efficient Executive Assistant to support the CEO and School Improvement Team at Maiden Erlegh Trust. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong administrative background who enjoys the challenges of a fast-paced environment where every day is different. 

You must have the ability to be proactive, work effectively under pressure and have the confidence to manage a wide variety of people and situations independently. Excellent IT skills and experience of a business environment are essential. 

Our ideal candidate will: 

• Have prior experience working in a traditional Executive Assistant post.
• Possess excellent administrative skills and thrive working in a fast-paced office where the ability to multi-task and prioritise is key.
• Be educated to A Level standard, or equivalent.
• Be a person who shares our vision and high expectations of business. 

Maiden Erlegh Trust aims to build a community of schools in which a community ethos prevails in order to nurture, challenge and celebrate young people. Through the Trust, communities will be sure to have access to distinctive, inclusive and excellent schools for youngsters, and venues which offer learning and other opportunities to the wider community. The Trust is currently undergoing significant growth thus making it a very exciting time to come onboard and join us on our journey. 

Visits to the Trust are warmly welcomed so that you can meet us and see our facilities and how we work. Please email recruitment@maidenerleghtrust.org with your interest to visit.  

Closing date: Monday 21 January 2020.

Interviews: Shortly after.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding, equality and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts require an enhanced DBS disclosure.