The Howard Academy Trust is seeking a highly effective Personal Assistant to the Chief Executive, to start from October 2025. 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 termrole, all year round, paid on theNJC pay scale C2point 17-25 (FTE £31,022 - £36,363).

The working pattern will consist of 37 hours per week,Monday-Fridaywith a 30-minute unpaid break each day. This position isfixed term, up to 1 year, for the duration of the maternity cover period,with the opportunity for flexible working arrangements.

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 -patoceo@thatrust.org.uk

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