PA to the Chief Executive (Maternity Cover) at The Howard Academy Trust

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/HAT/35238

Location

Waterfront Utc, South Side Three Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4FQ

Contract Type

Maternity Cover

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£31,022.00 - £36,363.00 Annually (FTE)
NJC C2 points 17-25

Closing Date

Midnight, Wed 25th Mar, 2026

Start Date

ASAP

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Driving licence required

Interview Date(s)

To be confirmed

Interview Date(s) To be confirmed

About this Role

The Howard Academy Trust is seeking a highly effective Personal Assistant to the Chief Executive, to start asap. This role will be based within the Central Operations Team of the Trust.

We are looking for an exceptional Personal Assistant to provide high-level executive support to our CEO. This is a key role requiring impeccable organisation, clear and confident communication, and the ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion.

This is a full time, fixed term role, all year round, paid on the NJC pay scale C2 point 17-25 (FTE £31,022 - £36,363).

The working pattern will consist of 37 hours per week, Monday-Friday with a 30-minute unpaid break each day. This position is fixed term, up to 6 months, for the duration of the maternity cover period, with the opportunity for flexible working arrangements.

This role also offers hybrid working, with 1–2 days working from home each week, depending on organisational needs and requirements. Working hours are flexible between 7:30am–6:00pm, to be agreed upon appointment.

Why Join Us:

As well as working for a Trust that improves people’s lives every day, you will enjoy:

Competitive Salary package
LGPS pension (with employer contributions of 22.5%)
Heavily subsidised private healthcare
Employee Assistance Programme
Access to CPD and a commitment to your learning and growth
Discounted gym membership
Free flu jabs
A welcoming work environment and teamwork
Hybrid working

If you would like to arrange a call, have any questions or require further information, please contact the Chief Executive Officer, Owen McColgan, via email - hr@thatrust.org.uk

We reserve the right to alter our interview dates and close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.