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Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust

Wishes to recruit a Senior Executive Assistant

Salary: Thurrock Band D Point 20 - 25

£31,521 - £35,776 actual salary per annum - based on 37 hours per week

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

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

Start Date: 1st September 2026

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'd love to hear from you! Visit My New Term: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/4662/EDV-2026-OCAT-41765 to find out more information and submit your application.

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 8th July 2026

Interview Date: Tuesday 14th July 2026 (PM)

Information about the School

Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is a multi-academy trust (MAT) incorporated around the principles and values of the international co-operative movement. These are Equality, Equity, Democracy, Self-help, Self-Responsibility and Solidarity, along with the ethical values of openness, honesty, social responsibility and caring for others. These values and principles underpin all our actions.