Hatton Academies Trust Ltd
Executive Assistant
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Executive Assistant
Orchard House, 79 Gold Street, Wellingborough, NN8 4EQ
30 hours per week, 52 weeks per year (with generous annual leave allowance) NJC Scale Point 21-26 (£33,143 to £37,280 FTE) Actual Salary £26,872 to £30,226 per annum (Pay award pending)
Be the professional partner behind our leadership team
A rare opportunity has arisen to join our Trust as Executive Assistant, following the retirement of a long-serving post holder. This well-established role sits at the heart of the organisation, providing trusted support to the CEO, Director of Finance and Operations and wider Executive Team.
More than a traditional PA role, this position offers the opportunity to become a key contributor to the effective leadership and operation of the Trust. Working closely with senior leaders, you will provide the high-level support that enables strategic leadership to flourish, helping to ensure that priorities are delivered, stakeholders are engaged and Trust operations run smoothly.
Responsibilities:
- Involved in many aspects of Trust life, from coordinating executive diaries and preparing key documentation to supporting governance processes, statutory compliance activities and organisation-wide projects.
- Trusted professional partner to senior leaders, ensuring priorities are delivered efficiently and that key stakeholders remain informed, engaged, and connected.
- No two days will be the same. One week you may be helping to coordinate important governance meetings, supporting policy reviews and compliance activities, or overseeing organisational communications. The next, you may be assisting with strategic projects, Trust events, or supporting the management of key information systems and external partnerships.
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Who are we looking for?
We're seeking someone who combines exceptional organisational ability with sound judgement, discretion, and initiative.
- Successful track record in a PA, Executive Assistant, or senior administrative support role.
- Comfortable working with senior leaders, balancing competing priorities, and managing confidential information.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong digital capability, and an eye for detail that ensures nothing gets missed.
- Enjoys finding solutions, improving processes, and building positive relationships with colleagues and external partners.
- Confident working independently, adaptable when priorities change, and committed to delivering work of the highest standard.
Why join us?
- Work as part of the Trust Central Services Team, a group of professionals using expertise in delivering core services and high-quality support to our academies.
- Purposeful, positive, and good-humoured working environment, based in dedicated office space in Wellingborough.
- Ambitious and values-driven Trust committed to delivering excellent outcomes for our pupils and communities.
- Committed to developing talented professionals, providing opportunities to grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact.
- Unique opportunity to work closely with senior leaders and gain a fascinating insight into strategic leadership within education.
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What We Offer
- Career progression opportunities within a growing multi-academy trust
- Employee wellbeing support
- Annual employee wellbeing survey
- Ongoing project to transform our working culture and prevent workplace conflict
- Flexible working where possible
How to apply
Please apply online at Vacancies | Hatton Academies Trust
The closing date for this vacancy is 9am on Monday 21st September 2026
Date for interview is Wednesday 30th September 2026
Note: The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will undergo an enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
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