Vice-Chancellor's Office
Executive Assistant in the Vice-Chancellor’s Office
Ref: SC4859
Starting salary from £26,707 per annum, dependent on skills and experience, with an annual increment up to £30,378 per annum.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Executive Assistant to undertake administrative duties to support the Vice-Chancellor's Office and deliver a strong customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.
You will provide efficient, pro-active and high-quality customer support and assist the Vice-Chancellor's Office by undertaking a number of administrative duties including drafting reports, taking minutes, arranging travel, organising meetings, answering queries and diary management. You will also monitor and maintain finances where required and provide committee support.
You will have a good standard of secondary education or equivalent experience in a similar role. Strong organisational, interpersonal and communication skills are essential, as is the ability to manage a varied workload in a high paced environment and previous experience of supporting at a Senior Management/Director level. Budget management and/or arranging travel would be advantageous.
This full-time post is available from 15 September 2025 on an indefinite basis.
Benefits include:
- 34 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days (pro rata for part-time).
- Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
- Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
- Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
- Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
- Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.
Closing date: 27 August 2025
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