Personal Assistant

Venn Group are supporting an Academy within an educational trust based in Basingstoke with the recruitment of a Personal Assistant on an interim contract (with the potential to go permanent).

The post holder will provide comprehensive support to the Business Manager; enabling them to perform their administrative, financial, and operational tasks efficiently and effectively.   

The role involves proof reading emails, organise diaries, note-taking, time management and facilitation of effective communication between the Business Manager and other staff members.

Hourly Rate: £20 - £21

Working hours: Term time only, 33 hours a week (fully onsite)

Location:  Basingstoke

Job Profile:

• Assist with drafting, proof-reading, and responding to emails and other communications
• Manage the Business Manager’s schedule, meetings, and deadlines, ensuring effective time management
• Prepare, format, and proofread documents, reports, and presentations to required standards
• Support meetings by taking notes, summarising discussions, and ensuring materials are prepared
• Assist in prioritising tasks and workload to meet the needs of the school and trust
• Facilitate clear communication between the Business Manager and staff, using preferred communication methods
• Support professional development by organising training and development activities
• Maintain confidentiality, act with integrity, and uphold the Trust’s ethos and policies

Person Specification:

• Strong awareness and commitment to safeguarding children
• Minimum of 2 years' relevant experience
• Proven commitment to continuous professional development
• Excellent numeracy, literacy, and analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise, plan, and meet deadlines effectively
• Strong problem-solving and organisational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage with a range of stakeholders
• Holds a current Enhanced Child and Adult DBS (desirable)
• Experience in preparing and presenting financial reports (desirable)
• Knowledge of school administrative and accounting systems (e.g., PS Financials, Arbor, GDPRiS, Edupay) (desirable)

This vacancy will be actively shortlisted, so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out on the opportunity.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.