Personal Assistant to the CEO

About the Role

Based at our new Trust offices in East Dulwich, this is a challenging role, primarily supporting our incredibly busy CEO but also working closely with other members of the Executive team.  There will be a full range of administrative duties, with the primary focus being on complex diary management and taking minutes of many and varied meetings.  In addition, this role works closely with the communications team to ensure our various websites and newsletter communications are managed to the highest standard.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Individuals will have extensive experience of working at a senior level with excellent Microsoft Office and social media skills.  The individual will work largely unsupervised and should be able to prioritise their own workload.  Superior minute taking skills and the willingness to navigate complex, frequently changing diary arrangements are essential.  Please see the enclosed job description for more details.

What the school offers its staff

  • A friendly Trust team to work with.
  • Competitive Salary
  • Modern offices, with the opportunity to travel between schools
  • Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Competitive holiday entitlement
  • Opportunities for flexible working
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Season Ticket Loans

Further details about the role

If you would like an informal conversation about the role, in the first instance please contact Belinda Barrett, Director of People (bbarrett@tcset.org.uk)

Further details about the role

How to apply

Please download the application form through the link and return to recruitment@tcset.org.uk. Interviews will be held on 10th July.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The Charter Schools Educational Trust is committed to equality and diversity, and to being a family where everyone can be themselves. We are committed to continuous improvement in how representative we are of our local communities, including gender, ethnicity, religion, age, and all other aspects of diversity.

We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, and staff networks to provide a supportive environment in the workplace where members can receive peer to peer support.

The Charter Schools Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment.

Job Title
Personal Assistant to the CEO
Start Date
July 13, 2025
As soon as possible
Department
Central Trust team
Pay Scale
Hay 8 £37,437 - £43,542
Contract type
Permanent
Working Pattern
Flexible but guide is 41 weeks/36 hours per week
Closing date for applications
July 4, 2025

Organisation Information