Senior Executive Assistant

Osborne Co Operative Academy Trust, Stanford-Le-Hope, SS17 0NW

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  8 July 2026 at 11pm

• Date listed

  30 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £31,521.00 - £35,776.00 Annually (Actual) Thurrock Band D Point 20 - 25 (advertised salary based on 37 hours per week)

Senior Executive Assistant job summary

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Senior Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to the CEO and Assistant CEO within a dynamic education setting. This is a pivotal role, ensuring the smooth running of executive operations while also supporting the Trust’s complaints processes with professionalism and discretion.

Key responsibilities

• Act as a key point of contact between senior leaders and internal/external stakeholders
• Prepare reports, presentations, correspondence, and meeting documentation
• Co-ordinate meetings, take minutes, and track actions
• Support the administration and coordination of complaints in line with policy and timescales
• Conduct research and compile data to support decision-making

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of supporting senior leadership, demonstrate exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential, alongside a high level of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information. You should be confident working independently, using your initiative to anticipate needs and solve problems, and possess strong IT skills, including a solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Why join us?

💼 Hybrid working - working a minimum of one day from home each week!
💻 Trust-issued laptop to support your work-from-home days.
🌱 Continuous professional development to support your career growth.
📞 Access to the Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support.
💰 Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme.
📜 Recognition of continuous service

📌 Ready to apply?

We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Please refer to our recruitment and selection policy statement (www.osborne.coop/working-with-us) for more information.   

If you would like an informal conversation regarding this role, please contact Louise Guy, Trust HR Director: l.guy@osborne.coopor 01375 648936.

Application Deadline: Wednesday 8th July 2026

Interview Date: Tuesday 14th July 2026 (PM)

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Osborne Co Operative Academy Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/osborne-co-operative-academy-trust

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