Senior Executive Assistant at Osborne Co-Operative Academy Trust

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/OCAT/41765

Location

St. Cleres School, Butts Lane, Stanford-Le-Hope, Essex, SS17 0NW

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£31,521.00 - £35,776.00 Annually (Actual)
Thurrock Band D Point 20 - 25 (advertised salary based on 37 hours per week)

Hours Per Week

35 to 37 - Monday – Friday – hours of work to be agreed with the successful candidate

Weeks Per Year

41 weeks of the year – term time, inset days, plus 10 additional days to be worked during the school closure periods

Closing Date

11:00pm, Wed 8th Jul, 2026

Start Date

1st September 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

Tuesday 14th July 2026 (PM)

Interview Date(s) Tuesday 14th July 2026 (PM)

About this Role

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.coop or 01375 648936.

Application Deadline: Wednesday 8^th July 2026

Interview Date: Tuesday 14^th July 2026 (PM)