Contract: Permanent

Salary: Grade G, £28,598 - £30,518 per annum (pay award pending)

Hours: 37 hours per week, 40.4 working weeks per year

Actual salary: approx. £25,370 - £27,073 per annum

To start: As soon as possible

We are seeking a motivated and highly organised Personal Assistant to be responsible for the provision of effective, efficient and confidential secretarial and administrative support to the Chief Executive Officer and the Executive Team of South East Cornwall Multi Academy Regional Trust. This role is based in Liskeard, but candidates must be prepared to travel to different locations as required.

The successful candidate will have strong communication and inter-personal skills, be able to prioritise, and have proven experience of working in administration. Attention to detail is essential along with the ability to ensure a high standard of quality and accuracy in all documents produced. Candidates should have good IT skills, with experience of using Microsoft Word, Excel and Teams.

To find out more information about the role please email hr@smart-trust.net.

Please download details of this post and an application form below:

Application Form

Equal Opportunities' Monitoring Form

Job Description – PA to the CEO

Trust Information Pack

The closing date for applications is 9am on Wednesday 13^th May 2026.

Interviews will be held on 20^th May 2026.

Please email completed application forms to hr@smart-trust.net

We are unable to accept applications made via CVs or applications from agencies.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and references, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, the Trust will undertake an online search of all shortlisted candidates.