Executive Personal Assistant

Executive Personal Assistant to the Founder and Chair of Trustees

Salary: £35,619 - £40,389 per annum

40 Hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Full time based onsite at the Trust's Corporate Offices, Nailsworth, Gloucestershire (not available for remote or hybrid working)

Application deadline is Monday 8th December

1st stage VC interviews will be w/c 15th December

2nd stage interviews will be afternoon of Monday 22nd December

The post holder has responsibility for providing highly effective administration and EA support to the Founder and Chair of Trustees of Ruskin Mill Trust.

For this role, the applicant have experience of working as an Executive Assistant / Personal Assistant or Senior Administrator within a busy office, educational or charity setting. A car driver is essential.

You will need excellent communication skills, attention to detail, be able to demonstrate proficient IT skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint as well as being organised, effective and efficient.

This is an exciting and varied role, and the successful candidate will support the Founder and Trust within an expanding and diverse charitable organisation.

Key elements of the roles are:

· note taking, minute taking and dictation

· email management

· diary management

· arranging and co-ordinating meeting

· arranging national and international travel

· preparing presentations and reports

A flexible approach to work is essential; some evenings, weekends and overnight stays may be a requirement of this role (with appropriate notice).

For over 30 years Ruskin Mill Trust has pioneered educational programmes that have the potential to transform the lives of young people and adults with special needs. It is a multi-faceted and rewarding organisation in which to work. Personal development and growth are supported within this holistic organisation that is diverse and growing.

We offer a competitive salary, an auto-enrolment pension scheme, 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays and increases with length of service), plus an interactive induction is provided with the opportunity to experience the Trust's method of Practical Skills Therapeutic Education.

Established in 1984, Ruskin Mill Trust is an educational charity that operates in England, Scotland and Wales.

We offer exciting outdoor learning environments, utilising practical land and craft activities to support the development of work and life skills in young people with autistic spectrum conditions and other learning differences. Our research-led method, Practical Skills Therapeutic Education, is inspired by the work of Rudolf Steiner, John Ruskin and William Morris. Working with hand, head, heart and place, Ruskin Mill Trust helps individuals to re-imagine their potential.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Level Disclosure as well as a medical check, references, evidence of qualifications, plus verification of the right to work in the UK.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £35,619.00-£40,389.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Nailsworth GL6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you have have experience of working as an Executive Assistant / Personal Assistant or Senior Administrator within a busy office, educational or charity setting?
• Are you available to attend an interview on Monday 22nd December at Ruskin Mill, Nailsworth?

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 08/12/2025

Reference ID: INDHP