Executive Assistant and HR Manager

The Opportunity - Executive Assistant and HR Manager

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Term time only plus one week (205 days)

For exceptional performers, there is scope for further progression up to £46,917 per annum

Due to the retirement of the current postholder, we are seeking a confident, highly organised and self‑motivated individual with enthusiasm and drive to join us as Executive Assistant and HR Manager in January 2026.

Overview of the role:

The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge and experience of the role of Executive Assistant, possess strong administrative skills and be able to organise/support meetings and produce high quality minutes.  An effective communicator, you will have the ability to liaise with stakeholders at all levels, including parents/carers, staff, trustees and employer partners, maintaining a high level of confidentiality at all times. Outstanding time management and prioritisation skills are essential to ensure deadlines are met and you must be prepared to go the extra mile to support the academy’s vision of changing lives by developing the engineers and business leaders of the future. Whilst an HR qualification is not essential, you will need to either be working towards this or have recent experience working within an HR Team.

Key duties include, but are not limited to:

·       Supporting and working alongside the Principal and the Senior Leadership Team in all aspects of academy life.

·       Organising and minuting meetings.

·       Organising/supporting visits and events and taking the lead on organising the annual Awards Evening.

·       Proof reading all external communications.

·       Maintaining relationships and communications with a wide range of stakeholders.

·       Maintaining oversight of all academy policies.

·       Managing and administering key aspects of the HR function, including line managing the HR Administrator.

·       Liaising with the Clerk to the Trustees in relation to all aspects of governance.

We offer a benefits package which includes an Employee Assistance Programme (financial guidance, legal enquiries, counselling, support for issues at home and at work); access to Blue Light Card, the UK’s leading discount provider for teachers, emergency services, NHS, social care sector and armed forces; salary sacrifice cycle scheme; interest free financing through BHN Extras to buy the latest technology through salary deductions, discounted shopping and discounted gift cards and eGifts; access to JCB’s dental scheme (monthly fee); access to the academy’s gym; long service awards starting at five years; paid time off for birthdays; and paid time off for partner’s/child’s significant birthdays. 

Apply

Please contact the HR Department by email to recruitment@jcbacademy.com or on 01889 506100 if you would like any additional information.  We will be happy to arrange informal visits prior to an application being submitted.

Click here to download the job description and person specification and click here to apply.

Closing date: Monday, 22 September 2025 at 12:00 midday

Interviews: Wednesday, 1 October 2025