Job Description

Join Early Years - the organisation for young children as Senior Executive Officer to CEO

Location:

Negotiable

Hours:

37 hours per week

Tenure:

Permanent

Salary:

NJC Scale Points 32-41 (41,511-50,788) per annum pro rata

Do you have a passion for making a meaningful impact in early childhood education? Do you believe in the power of play to unlock potential? Be part of our team and help shape the futures of children by fostering growth and learning through purposeful opportunities.

At Early Years, we are committed to fostering growth for both the children and our staff. Joining means an opportunity to enhance your skills, make a meaningful difference, and collaborate with a team that upholds dedication, compassion, and excellence in early years care and education.

In return, Early Years provides a comprehensive rewards package, including a competitive salary, 38 days of annual leave (pro-rata), inclusive of statutory/public holidays, a contributory pension scheme, options to purchase additional leave, and access to healthcare schemes.

The role

This is a senior-level support role within the CEO office. You will provide complex and highly confidential support to the CEO and Board of Directors requiring discretion and diplomacy.

The Senior Executive Officer to the CEO will be responsible for the provision of a high-level secretariat support to the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors. This includes efficient and effective planning, co-ordination, administrative and communications management support to a busy CEO. The role is also responsible for Company Secretary support including the management of Board and Committee meetings, updating governance documentation and ensuring governance compliance processes.

We're looking for people who:

At the closing date have:

Essential criteria

Educated to degree level standard or above in a relevant discipline. At least two years' corporate governance or legal compliance or information security or policy research and development. Highly proficient in MS Office applications and strong IT skills. Strong attention to detail. A high level of discretion and ability to handle confidential information. Ability to work independently and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.

Desirable criteria

Have or be willing to obtain a corporate governance qualification. Certification in data protection.
To find out more about the roles and to apply, visit our website:

https://hr.moorepay.co.uk/hr/recruitment/job/985ec6e03e7a1d7f96ecf0566e8b1a6b/49643

The

closing date

for receipt of completed applications is

Monday 17 November 2025

.

For shortlisted applicants it is anticipated that

assessment and interviews

will take place on

Tuesday 25 November 2025

.

A reserve list may be held for a period of up to six months for the same or similar roles - if this applies to you, we'll let you know via email.

Should you need to contact us, please use the following methods:

Email: monitoringofficer@early-years.org

Phone: 028 9038 7905

Early Years is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing flexible friendly working conditions. As Protestants and males are currently known to be under-represented in the Organisation, we would particularly welcome applications from these groups.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 41,511.00-50,788.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 17/11/2025
Reference ID: 25-91