Executive Assistant

• Eastern Education Group 

• Address: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 3RL*

• Salary: £42,591 per annum

• Hours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

• Contract: Permanent

• Reference: 8167

Working directly with the Chief Executive Officer, we are seeking an experienced, highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive, confidential and strategic support. This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious professional to work closely with the CEO, ensuring the smooth running of the executive office and contributing to the delivery of key organisational priorities across the group.

You will play a central role in managing a wide range of executive support functions, including complex diary and correspondence management, meeting preparation, project coordination and communication with internal and external stakeholders. The role demands impeccable professionalism, discretion and attention to detail, alongside the ability to balance multiple priorities while maintaining high standards of accuracy and efficiency.

In addition, this role carries line management responsibility for a team of Executive Assistants across the group, ensuring consistency of standards, fostering professional development, and driving best practice in executive support.

This is a pivotal position requiring excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal capability and the confidence to engage effectively with senior leaders, partners and stakeholders. The Executive Assistant will support strategic initiatives, maintain effective systems and processes within the CEO's office and contribute to a culture of collaboration and excellence. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact at the heart of the organisation, supporting the CEO in delivering the group's vision and strategic ambitions.

We offer a wide range of staff benefits including:

• membership into Local Government Pension Scheme 

• family friendly policies and flexible working

• access to our Employee Assistance Programme

• employee wellbeing initiatives

• free parking 

• canteen 

• company events 

• access to various memberships and discount schemes

• learning and development opportunities, including staff development days

• funded subject course development for your role 

• range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities 

• career progression opportunities.

Eastern Education Group is a dynamic and forward-thinking education provider committed to delivering high-quality learning experiences across multiple institutions. Our group encompasses a diverse range of educational settings, including schools, further education colleges, and specialist learning provisions, ensuring that learners of all ages and backgrounds receive the support and opportunities they need to succeed.

At the heart of our mission is a dedication to excellence, inclusivity, and innovation in education. We strive to create an environment where students can thrive academically, socially, and professionally. Through strong partnerships with local communities, businesses, and industry leaders, we ensure our curriculum remains relevant, equipping students with the skills and knowledge required for future careers.

Our group also prioritises supporting students with additional learning needs, offering specialist provisions for those with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities), SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs), and vocational training to empower every learner. We take a holistic approach to education, combining academic excellence with pastoral care, safeguarding, and wellbeing initiatives to foster a safe and supportive learning environment.

As a collective, Eastern Education Group is committed to continuous improvement, innovation, and maintaining high standards across all our institutions. We work closely with regulatory bodies, including Ofsted, to ensure compliance and the highest quality of teaching, learning, and student support. Our leadership team, educators, and support staff are dedicated to shaping the future of education, driving positive change, and enabling learners to realise their full potential.

As a group, our Character Strengths and Mission Statement underpin our expectations of all our students and employees. Please familiarise yourself with these and incorporate them into your personal statement; this will be of benefit if you are invited to attend for an interview. 

This is an opportunity to join a hugely supportive organisation where we value, support and facilitate your professional development, as well as offering many other benefits including an attractive pension scheme, staff wellbeing initiatives and employee assistance. 

To find out more

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How to apply

Completed application forms should be made via our recruitment portal. 

If you have not heard from a member of the HR Team within 14 working days of the closing date, please presume your application has not been successful on this occasion. 

Closing date: 8am, 8 December 2025.

Interview date: week commencing 15 December 2025.

Promoted as JOTW (Job of the Week) on Suffolk Jobs Direct.

*Please note candidates will need the flexibility to also work across One Sixth Form College, Ipswich and Abbeygate Sixth Form, Bury St Edmunds.

We reserve the right to appoint prior to listed closing date; early applications are encouraged. 

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, gender, gender reassignment, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age in accordance with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010.

The group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

The group is committed to safeguarding children and safer recruitment practices and will undertake all the required pre-employment checks on the successful candidate including an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

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