Key Role Information

Salary
£31,525.00 - 34,811.00 FTE
Job type
Part Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
21/09/2026 12:00
Interview
tbc
Contract term
TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks
Pay grade
Support Staff Payscale (April 2026 onwards) | SCP16 - SCP22
Department
Finance & Admin Staff
Key stage
Not Applicable
Hours per week
25.00
Weeks per year
41.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

First Federation Trust are looking to appoint an Executive Assistant to support the senior leadership and central team. This is an exciting new role to support the needs of our successful Trust. This varied role covers a wide range of duties and is both challenging and highly rewarding. If you are organised, sociable and thrive on busy schedules where no two days are the same, this role could be for you and we would love to hear from you. 


As Executive Assistant, you will provide high-quality administrative and organisational support, helping to ensure the smooth running of the Trust and its schools. Excellent IT skills and the ability to work to deadlines within a busy environment is essential. The successful candidate will be a highly organised and resilient professional with outstanding communication skills and a genuine interest in education. The role will involve:


  1. Diary and Calendar management
  2. Inbox and Communication triage
  3. Meeting and Board support
  4. Travel and Logistics management
  5. Project and Event co-ordination


The successful candidate will:

  1. be educated to A-level standard or equivalent
  2. thrive in a fast paced environment
  3. be confident handling sensitive information
  4. have experience of working alongside senior leaders
  5. have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  6. be resilient and adaptable under pressure


We have Trust offices in Newton Abbot, Exmouth, Charmouth and Sidmouth and there is flexibility for this to be a hybrid role for the successful candidate. Some attendance at meetings outside of the usual working hours may be required.


In return we offer:

•          The opportunity to work within a progressive and forward-thinking multi-academy trust.

•          Access to a free and confidential employee health and wellbeing programme, providing physical and mental health support in areas such as physiotherapy, counselling, menopause, etc.

•          Opportunity to join the local government pension scheme.

•          Tax-free cycle-to-work scheme.

 


For an informal chat about this role, please contact Helen Warren via hr@firstfederation.org.uk

Skills

Experience

Organised, able to prioritise multiple workstreams and meet deadlinesessential
Highly competent in the use of Microsoft Office packages.essential

Personal Attributes

Willingness to work flexibly across the Trust’s geographyessential

About Us


First Federation Trust Central Team

Liz Dymond

liz.dymond@firstfederation.org.uk

First Federation Trust
Blackpool CE Primary School
Liverton
Devon
TQ12 6JB

Safeguarding Information

First Federation Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires an enhanced DBS disclosure. 


The specific Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy for each of our schools can be found in the safeguarding section of their website, together with information about who the Designated Safeguarding Lead and other Level 3 trained staff are. 


All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search. Applications supported by recruitment agencies will not be considered.