Executive Personal Assistant (PA) to the Chief Executive Officer

DDAT are looking to recruit an experienced Executive PA to support our Chief Executive Officer by undertaking professional PA and administrative duties.

DDAT and DDAT 2 are the Multi Academy Trusts that currently oversee and support 30 schools across Derbyshire and Derby City. Established in 2013 by the Diocese of Derby, DDAT is committed to providing high quality education for all children in their academies based on clearly established Christian values and principles. With a healthy pipeline of schools who are in the process of joining the Trust, the PA to the CEO will play a pivotal role in the growth of DDAT.

This post plays a key role in supporting the CEO and as directed the wider team to support further development and growth of the Trust.

The postholder will have previous experience of working as a PA for a senior executive, and experience from an educational setting is desirable. They will be highly efficient and organised, with the ability to manage a busy workload to tight deadlines, whilst accommodating regular complex changes within the CEO’s and their own schedule.

The successful candidate will be an approachable, and an effective communicator. They will be able to build trust and positive relationships with executive, senior and middle leaders as well as wider stakeholders, providing support across all aspects of people and change management.

In return, DDAT will offer you:

• An opportunity to work as part of a supportive team and empower you to further develop the Trust and your own professional practice.
• A competitive salary and local government pension contributions.
• Ongoing high quality professional development opportunities.
• Benefits including but not limited to; Head Office free onsite parking at Bakewell, Cycle to Work Scheme, free eye tests and a contribution towards a pair of glasses for employees using VDU’s, Employee Assistant Programme.

This post is office based in Bakewell with regular travel to DDAT Schools, and some opportunity for hybrid working.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification in the candidate pack for full details of the role.

To arrange an informal discussion about the role please contact the HR via HR@ddat.org.uk

For more information please visit: https://ddat.org.uk

Please do not apply using The Derbyshire County Council Website.

Completed applications should be submitted to HR@ddat.org.uk by the closing date. Please Note: CVs will not be accepted.

Provisional Interview Date: 18 July 2023.