Castle School Education Trust · Bristol
Job title : Trust Operations Coordinator Location : Predominantly Worle however will be expected to travel as required between our 4 Partnership Hubs (Worle, Lyde Green, Marlwood, and The King Alfred Schools) Hours : 30 - 37 hours per week, over 5 days per week. Salary : CSET 8 (£26,430 - £32,597 depending on contracted hours) Contract type : Permanent Requirements : Valid driving license and access to a vehicle for regular cross-site travel. About you Are you a confident, unflappable, self-starting administrative professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Do you possess the ability to handle high-level confidentiality, the drive to anticipate needs and the warmth to build rapport with everyone from pupils to Senior Leaders? If you are personable, approachable, adaptable to change and eager to learn new skills, you could be the right person to help shape the operational core of our trust. The role In this high-impact role, you will be the lead for enquiries, hold overall responsibility of the administration and maintenance of the Trust’s calendar, and be the operational lead for our Partnership Centres. Providing skilled administrative and operational support to our CEO, Directors and Senior Leaders, you will ensure seamless connectivity between our leadership teams and individual schools. By maintaining a visible, proactive presence across our four main hub sites, you will drive operational alignment across the trust and deliver the administrative excellence needed to keep the entire Trust running smoothly. Key Responsibilities: Trust Leaders Support : Act as the gatekeeper for the CEO and Directors; manage complex diaries, triage high-level enquiries and format documents and briefings. Hub Operational Lead : Oversee the day-to-day running of our Partnership Centres, including room bookings, logistics, safeguarding sign-ins, and health & safety compliance. Event & Network Coordination : Lead the logistics for high-profile events (e.g. Annual Leadership Conference) and coordinate Trust-wide networks and forums. Enquiry Management : Serve as the definitive first point of contact for the Trust, efficiently managing the central inbox and telephone lines. Why Join Us? There has never been a more exciting time to come on board. As we merge to become Pathway Trust you will help support a thriving family of 20 schools along with the central team. We want someone who is ready to step into this brand-new role, put their own stamp on it and truly see the impact of their work. We are a forward-thinking, collaborative team and we are looking for someone who shares our deep commitment to providing a great education for every child. We can offer you: A supportive trust and school community Strong collaboration across the trust family of schools and access to a centralised team of specialists across all areas of school operations A commitment to high‑quality C