Secretary/PA Administration - Full-time

The High Weald Academy, Strood, Rochester

• Ref:KCC886-4003-167S
• Posted:16/02/2017
• Pay:KS9, £27,769 - £31,760 per annum
• Start Date:Mar 2017
• App Close Date:27/02/2017 at 09:00
• Interviews:tbc

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Executive Support Officer 

Brook Learning Trust are looking for a confident, pro-active and reliable Executive Support Officer (ESO) to provide a high standard executive support function to the CEO and Brook Learning Trust executive team.

The post holder will work with centralised Trust departments and principals of the member academies, ensuring exceptional communication with the CEO's office, and with internal and external stakeholders.  The ESO will manage and provide logistical support for Trust projects, and will be responsible for the BLT website and social media functions.

The role is full-time, with occasional evening meetings, and is based at The High Weald Academy, Cranbrook, however the role will require you to travel to other schools within the Brook Learning Trust, as well as external organisations, and therefore you will need your own transportation.

The Person

The successful candidate will be educated to degree level or will have relevant experience as commensurate with this role. They will have experience of providing PA services for executive staff, and will be able to evidence research and project work, report writing, diary management and other associated activities.

The ESO will be efficient, resilient and adaptable, with a high level of IT literacy, and the ability to analyse and interpret information from a variety of sources.  They will have the ability to work independently whilst operating within a thorough understanding of the CEO's role and priorities.

The post holder will have a creative, problem solving mind-set and will actively support new initiatives with a positive attitude to change. The ability to manage relationships with senior and junior staff is essential and the post holder will have outstanding interpersonal and influencing skills.

Experience of Social Media strategies and of Education are desirable.  As is a knowledge of HR processes.

Application Information

Further details and an application form can be found at http://www.brooklearningtrust.org.uk/vacancy/blt17ss01/

Please do not send your CV, only applications using Brook Learning Trust's application form will be considered.

Closing date for applications: 9.00am on Monday 27 February 2017

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts are subject to vetting checks including an Enhanced DBS check and appropriate references.  An overseas police check will be required by candidates who have worked or resided outside of the UK, in the last 10 years.

NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE

Information about the school

Being part of Leigh Academies Trust: As of 1st September 2021, our Trust comprises 31 geographically organised academies (15 secondaries, 14 primaries and 2 special) educating 20,000 students, and employing over 2,500 talented staff. The Trust is establishing four ‘clusters’ of academies: North West Kent; Central Kent; South East London; Medway. In addition, the Trust is responsible for one of the region’s biggest initial teaching training organisations, a large teaching school hub and is an accredited apprenticeship provider. Click here to view our future plans in our Vision 2025 document.

As part of Leigh Academies Trust you will have ample opportunity to collaborate with your peers both within the academy and across the whole Trust. This is an important part of our vision as we know through experience that we perform better when we work together. You are supported to undertake regular self-development to continue your professional development and hopefully progress further within the organisation.

Click here to view the range of benefits available to all LAT staff.

Our commitment to safeguarding: Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Our commitment to equality and diversity: As a Trust we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Suzanne Hutchings
• Address:Brook Learning Trust, The High Weald Academy, Angley Road, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 2PY
• Telephone: 01580 712754
• Email: careers@brooklearningtrust.org.uk

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