Executive Officer to Dean

University of East London; Town of Stratford; Hybrid; CAD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of East London is seeking an Executive Officer to the Dean of Medicine. This role involves providing executive assistance, coordinating projects, and supporting school committees. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management and customer service, with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

20% pension contribution

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Subsidised gym membership

Life assurance

Cashback healthcare scheme

Qualifications

• High-performance track record in committee/meeting management.
• Experience in project management and delivering large projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality professional executive assistance to the Dean of Medicine.
• Coordinate courses and various projects, ensuring timely delivery.

Skills

Committee Management

Customer Service

Project Management

Event Organization

Job description

Salary

£39,274 to £44,655 per annum inclusive of London Weighting

Post Type

Full Time

Fixed Term

Reference

0932-25-PS

University of East London

Founded in 1898, we at the University of East London (UEL) are proud to change lives through education. Our goal is to advance industry 5.0 careers-first education and provide a clear path to the jobs and opportunities of the future. We’re committed to driving diversity in the 5.0 talent pipeline, working in partnership to promote talent wherever it is found, and creating a balanced, inclusive, and green future.

But we can't achieve this goal alone. We need forward-thinking, innovative, and curious individuals like you to join our community and help us craft our future. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of people who share your passion for creating positive change. We’re an inclusive and welcoming community that is constantly moving forward, never satisfied with the status quo.

About Us

The University is currently applying through the General Medical Council to open a medical programme in Autumn 2027. The addition of a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) programme to our health portfolio will enhance our overall health education provision at the University and augment the existing programmes through opportunities for inter-professional learning across health-related programmes. This will prepare our students for diverse and dynamic NHS healthcare teams with an understanding of shared roles and multidisciplinary, community-based teams to address health inequalities through measures such as social prescribing and integrated care pathways.

We are a small, diverse team aiming to produce adaptable, collaborative, and forward-thinking healthcare professionals who are equipped to transform the health of local communities and beyond.

About the Job

The Executive Officer to the Dean of Medicine would:

• Provide high-quality professional executive assistance to the Dean of Medicine
• Coordinate courses
• Coordinate various projects, including planning and prioritising tasks and liaising with stakeholders to ensure timely project delivery
• Work with the Dean and the School Management Team to support School committees/sub-committees and associated meetings as required.

About You

The ideal candidate would have:

• A high-performance track record in committee/meeting management
• Experience of executive office systems and processes
• Understanding of the Higher Education sector and broader policy contexts, as well as the ability to identify sources of further information and expertise
• Experience of providing high levels of customer service in a fast-paced, highly demanding, changing environment whilst still maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
• Experience in project management, including contributing to and delivering large projects, and planning and prioritising work and resources on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis
• Experience of maintaining and developing a network of internal and external stakeholders and understanding their priorities
• Ability to organise events.

Benefits Package

Here at UEL, we understand it’s about more than just a salary. It’s about the entire package on offer along with our outstanding work environment and inclusive culture. We know the market rates for this vacancy and will offer a genuinely competitive salary DOE.

We care deeply about your wellbeing, and our benefits include: 20% pension (4% from you, 16% from us), 25 days holiday (plus 3 days over Christmas) plus bank holidays, hybrid working for most positions, and we’re always open to consider flexible working arrangements. We have a subsidised gym membership, 3 times base salary life assurance, a cashback healthcare scheme, and a wide variety of other generous benefits including discounts on Apple and Samsung products, holidays, clothing, fitness, lifestyle, dining out, and weekly shopping.

UEL is an inclusive, equal opportunities employer and proud of our achievements in Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion, including zero gender pay gap, membership of Stonewall, and Athena Swan awards. We expect all employees to accept our EDI policy, and discrimination in any form will not be tolerated.

If you’re ready to take your career to the next level with us at the University of East London and are inspired by our environment and committed to success, we encourage you to apply today!

CVs without a completed application form will not be accepted.

At UEL, we are committed to building a community that values diversity in our staff and student populations, is representative and inclusive, enabling all to progress and thrive.