The Diocese of Ely Multi Academy Trust

is seeking to appoint a part-time

Office and Events Administrator

20 hours per week

to be worked over 3-4 days; Monday-Friday

38 weeks per year (term-time)

(FTE £26,800 - £28,600  per year, approx. £12,840 – £13,700 pro-rata)

Hybrid working –  2 days in Ely Office plus remote working with occasional travel to our schools and external venues to support with events

Commencing:  as soon as possible

The Diocese of Ely Multi-Academy Trust are seeking a personable, highly organised and meticulous Office and Events Administrator to join our friendly and supportive team.

 If you are an individual who shows initiative and is looking to contribute positively to our office environment while developing your skills further, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as an Office and Events Administrator.

 The ideal candidate will be responsible for assisting with various administrative tasks, as well as providing exceptional support with events.

 About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

 ·        Experience in an administrative role

·        Excellent organisational skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritise tasks effectively

·        Proficiency in computerised systems, including Outlook and /or Google

·        Excellent phone etiquette with strong verbal and written communication skills

·        Effective communication and customer service skills

·        The ability to work independently as well as part of a team

·        A high level of attention to detail with a commitment to producing high-quality work

·        A ‘can-do’ attitude and the ability to use initiative

·        A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

About Role

This role is a key position in supporting the DEMAT Together programme of events.  The programme has been designed to maximise the opportunities for children across the Trust to discover new passions, develop their talents and explore their areas of interest beyond their school walls.

 Creating opportunities for us to come together as a Trust is an intrinsically important part of the DEMAT Together programme.  We aspire to use our events to strengthen the family ethos of our Trust, build a legacy of proud traditions and create long lasting special memories for our children.   Please read more about our DEMAT Together programme in our latest DEMAT magazine:  https://www.demat.org.uk/magazine-december-2024

 Some of the planned events for 2025 include an annual Trust-wide Carol service, impossible questions lecture series, football tournament and a celebration of art.

 About Us

 DEMAT has recently won the Multi-Academy Trust of the Year 2024 at the National School Awards making this is a very exciting time to join us!  The award recognises our extraordinary educational achievements as a multi-academy trust.  To read more, please visit our website:  https://www.demat.org.uk 

 DEMAT is a large multi-academy Trust which consists of 39 primary academies and approximately 7,000 pupils.  Our primary focus as a Trust is to ensure that every child in our schools receives a world-class education through a knowledge-rich curriculum which values the arts as well as what may be perceived as more academic subjects. We are unapologetic about holding the highest expectations for our children, for their outcomes as well as their behaviour and personal development.

DEMATs vision is to; To learn. To know. To lead out.  This sets out what we do as a Trust and how we work with our children to become confident within society and to develop as individuals.  This is encapsulated in the DEMAT Promise and underpinned by our values of Love, Community, Trust, Respect and Ambition.  To find out more about the Trust, please visit https://www.demat.org.uk/

 If we sound like your perfect match, then we want to hear from you!  In order to be considered please complete a full application on My New Term.

If you choose to join us, our promise is to offer you: 

A supportive work environment with a Trust that understands the importance of enhancing health and wellbeing at work with 24-hour access to our Employee Assistance Programme.

Hybrid working options.

Generous pension and leave entitlement.

Commitment to ongoing professional development

Friendly team environment

Inclusive policies and practices

Free parking        

For more information, please download the job description attached.

Closing Date: Monday 13 January 2025

(We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a suitable number of internal or external applications)

Interview Date: to be confirmed

Safer Recruitment

The Diocese of Ely Multi Academy Trust (DEMAT) is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants.  We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit. 

We do not discriminate against staff based on age, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religious or political belief or affiliation, trade union membership, gender, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, disability, socio-economic background or any other inappropriate distinction or characteristic covered by the Equality Act 2010.

DEMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Please be aware that all shortlisted candidates will have an online search conducted as part of DEMATs due diligence checks in line with KCSIE.