PA to the CEO

Chester Diocesan Learning Trust, Daresbury, WA4 4GE

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  20 August 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  4 August 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 30 hours per week, term time plus 2 weeks.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: SCP 18-23

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you an exceptional administrative professional looking to make a meaningful impact at the heart of an expanding Multi-Academy Trust?

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Personal Assistant to the CEO to establish and drive efficient executive support within our Trust Central Office. This is a brand-new role, offering a unique opportunity to shape the function of the executive office as our Trust continues to grow.

Guided by our core Trust vision, ‘One Body, Many Parts’, you will serve as the primary ambassador and key administrative anchor for our Chief Executive Officer and Executive Leadership Team.

In this pivotal position, you will:

• Provide Executive Support: Manage complex diaries, dynamic inboxes, high-priority correspondence, and stakeholder liaison with exceptional attention to detail.
• Lead Meeting Logistics: Coordinate agendas, logistics, and minute-taking for Board of Trustees meetings, Headteacher forums, Executive Leadership meetings, and external stakeholder sessions (including the DfE, Diocese, and prospective schools).
• Drive Communications: Assist in implementing a new Trust intranet, updating website content, compiling newsletters, and supporting social media presence.
• Conduct Research & Projects: Undertake desk research and procurement analysis on key initiatives to inform CEO decision-making and strategic planning.
• Maintain Compliance: Ensure robust governance record-keeping, governor training tracking, and strict adherence to safeguarding and data protection standards.

The successful candidate will bring:

• Proven experience supporting senior leaders in a fast-paced environment.
• Outstanding written communication skills with meticulous attention to accuracy.
• High emotional intelligence, sound judgement, and absolute discretion when dealing with sensitive information.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
• A flexible approach to working hours to support occasional out of hours commitments.

What the school offers its staff

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting moment to join our Central Team. You will work within a supportive, collaborative culture where every team member’s contribution is valued as we work together to achieve excellence across all our academies.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Chester Diocesan Learning Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Email address: recruitment@cdlt.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/chester-diocesan-learning-trust

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