Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant

Salary: Depending on experience

Location: Cheltenham

This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy.

Dean Close Foundation are looking to appoint a new Executive Assistant (EA) to support our Warden/CEO and Bursar/CFO. This role will also undertake the role of Clerk to our Trustees. This is a full-time position, working 52 weeks per year.

The Executive Assistant will provide high-level executive and project management support to the Warden and CFOO, plus other members of the Executive team. This will include responsibility for a wide range of activity, including:

• Support the Warden/CEO and the CFOO by managing key administrative tasks and processes
• Support the Warden/Exec and Trustees in managing the cycle of meetings, including agenda setting, drafting of reports, obtaining relevant information and promptly producing minutes.
• Track and monitor the progress of projects initiated by the Executive Team.
• Coordinate with various departments to ensure project milestones are met.
• Advise the Trustees on governance legislation and procedural matters where necessary
• Advise on the annual calendar of meetings and tasks. 
• Draft minutes of the meetings, indicating who is responsible for any agreed action with timescales
• Act as a point of contact between the Executive Team and internal/external stakeholders.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration across departments

The successful candidate will have proven experiences working as an Executive assistant in a similar role and/or degree qualified in Business Administration/Management. This is an exciting role, working on a variety of different projects at one time at Senior level, at a time where our foundation has very ambitious growth plans. Experience in working PMO would be advantageous. 

Early applications are encouraged, and applicants may be invited to interview prior to the closing date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed before the closing date. We will request references for all shortlisted candidates prior to interview.

For further details please see the attached job description or contact our recruitment team on 01242 258 000 or recruitment@deanclose.org.uk for with your query.

Internal applicants

Please contact the Recruitment Team requesting the internal candidate application form link before starting your application.

The Foundation

Dean Close Foundation is a growing, vibrant and diverse family of independent schools and nurseries, uniting around a shared vision and set of values. These spring from the origins of Dean Close School, which was founded in 1886 in memory of Dean Francis Close, Rector of Cheltenham and educational philanthropist. The Christian ethos of that original school continues today where the aim is that every child should be given the opportunities to flourish, underpinned by its core values of courage, contribution and love which are the guiding principles behind its educational vision. The Foundation currently has five schools and six nurseries within its group, creating a strong community that can share best practice, resources and a secure future.

Dean Close Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.