Executive Assistant

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Job summary

A leading university in Uxbridge is seeking an Executive Administrative Support professional to provide comprehensive support to the Executive Dean. Responsibilities include managing diaries, arranging meetings, and overseeing HR and Finance tasks. This is a hybrid role with an immediate start, offering a competitive salary of £45,000 to £55,000 along with exceptional benefits.

Benefits

Exceptional benefits

Qualifications

• Relevant experience supporting senior roles with diary management and confidentiality.
• Experience in higher education or similar regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Providing professional interface between Executive Dean and contacts.
• Managing HR and Finance tasks, coordinating travel, and diary management.
• Supporting high-profile events and ensuring communication link.

Skills

Analytical

Interpersonal

Problem-solving

Self-management

Education

University undergraduate degree

Tools

CHIME

SharePoint

E-recruiter

Job description

We have a great opportunity to work within our higher education client based in Uxbridge.

Duration: ASAP until the end of January 2026

Pay: £18.57 per hour

Location: Uxbridge

Hours / days: Monday to Friday - 9am to 5pm. First 2-3 weeks 100% campus based, then hybrid (3 days in the office, 2 days from home)

Job spec:

• Executive Administrative Support: Providing a professional interface between the Executive Dean(s) and internal/external contacts, managing diaries, arranging meetings, preparing agendas and minutes, supporting committee work, coordinating travel, and managing correspondence.
• Research, collate information, and support project management delegated by the Dean(s).
• Manage HR and Finance tasks, including data entry and liaison with relevant departments, using systems like CHIME, SharePoint, and E-recruiter.
• Support high-profile events such as away days, VIP visits, and graduation ceremonies.
• Act as a key communication link within the university and externally, ensuring cover arrangements during absences and peak periods.

Qualifications and Experience:

• University undergraduate degree or demonstrable transferable skills (analytical, interpersonal, problem-solving, self-management).
• Relevant experience supporting senior roles, including diary management, handling confidential information, servicing committees, and working in higher education or similar regulated environments.

If you would like to hear more about this role, please apply, and we will contact shortlisted candidates.

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Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 with exceptional benefits

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