Executive Assistant

Chelmsford - UK

Yearly Salary: GBP 33000 - 38000

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Role Executive Assistant

Welcome to Juniper Education where our mission is to champion educators empowering them to shape future generations. Were more than just a support system; were the driving force that propels schools and Academy Trusts to new heights. With our proven school education management systems and services we address a spectrum of needs ensuring excellence in the education and tech industry your work directly influences the lives of students and educators. Whether youre developing cutting-edge educational technology supporting school leadership teams directly or designing solutions to enhance the learning experience you could make a lasting and positive impact on the future.

Our mission statement says it all: We look after you so that you can look after our children.

Dedicated to our core values we are committed to:

Empowerment: Equipping everyone with the tools intelligence connections and freedom to make informed decisions recognised and respected by all.

Purpose: Supporting everyone to reach their highest potential thereby enabling all children to achieve theirs.

Passion: Because we love what you do youre at the heart of everything we do.

Innovation: Delivering meaningful solutions with expertise and creative thinking to influence the ever-changing world of education.

Collaboration: The cornerstone of our success as it enables us to collectively harness diverse perspectives and strengths ensuring that together we achieve more than we could ever do alone. Every voice counts!

Are you an experienced and highly organised Executive Assistant looking for an opportunity to work closely with senior leadership at a strategic level

Were looking for a proactive and trusted professional to provide high-level support to our CEO and wider Executive Team ensuring strategic priorities are met operations run smoothly and communication across the organisation remains seamless.

In this pivotal role youll act as the right hand to the CEO anticipating needs managing priorities and helping translate strategy into action. Youll coordinate leadership activities streamline internal processes and support key initiatives that drive organisational success.

What youll be doing:

Executive & Leadership Support

Manage the CEOs diary travel and logistics.
Prepare agendas materials and minutes for leadership meetings; track actions and ensure timely follow-up.
Anticipate priorities and deliverables to enable smooth operations.
Support strategic planning and internal communications for the leadership team.

Operational Coordination

Maintain centralised business calendars and reporting schedules.
Promote cross-team communication and reduce operational silos.
Ensure key meetings deadlines and events are visible and aligned with strategic priorities.

Information & Document Management

Draft edit and format high-quality reports and presentations.
Maintain accurate filing systems databases and CRMs.
Manage sensitive information with discretion and integrity.

Financial & Administrative Support

Process expenses invoices and purchase orders.
Track budgets and highlight opportunities for cost efficiency.

Project & Strategic Initiatives

Conduct research and analysis to support informed decision-making.
Contribute to cross-functional projects and organisational milestones.

Stakeholder Engagement

Build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Represent the CEO and organisation with professionalism diplomacy and confidentiality.

What Were Looking For:

Proven experience supporting senior leaders or executives.
Outstanding organisational and time management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
Experience managing cross-functional calendars and communication flows.
High level of professionalism discretion and judgment.
Strong presentation and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable:

Experience in education technology or high-growth sectors.
Exposure to international and cross-cultural environments.

Interview process

2-stage Interview process

We are committed to a fair and comfortable recruitment process so if you require any reasonable adjustments during your application or interview process please reach out to a member of the team at

Juniper Education Benefits

Day 1 right to company sick pay
Enhanced annual leave entitlement
Opportunity to purchase additional leave
Entitlement to carry over leave to next entitlement year
Day 1 access to 24/7 GP & prescription services
Day 1 access to rewards platform
Cycle to work scheme
Enhanced maternity & adoption pay
Day 1 access to employee assistance platform
Funded development/Qualification opportunities
Voluntary health care cash plan
Voluntary private medical insurance
Plus more!

It is the business expectation this role is being offered on a full time basis to ensure we maintain quality achieve performance goals and effectively meet customer demands.

Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at the moment

The Role Executive AssistantWelcome to Juniper Education where our mission is to champion educators empowering them to shape future generations. Were more than just a support system; were the driving force that propels schools and Academy Trusts to new heights. With our proven school education mana...