Executive Assistant to COO | Hybrid & Proactive

Guardian Jobs; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

University of the Built Environment is seeking an organised Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to the COO. The role is based in Reading with two days per week at home, offering a hybrid working pattern and a salary of £34,000 per year.

You will work closely with the Executive team and Senior Leadership Team, helping to improve efficiency, collaboration and decision-making across the University. A pro-active approach and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Have relevant experience in an EA or administration role supporting senior staff.
• Be able to professionally and confidently handle a busy and varied workload, which is sometimes pressured requiring task switching.
• Be digitally competent with strong communication skills, including report writing.

Responsibilities

• Support the COO and liaise with the Executive team and Senior Leadership Team.
• Assist with coordination across the University to drive efficiency and effective decision-making.

Job description

University of the Built Environment is seeking an organised Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to the COO. The role is based in Reading with two days per week at home, offering a hybrid working pattern and a salary of £34,000 per year.

You will work closely with the Executive team and Senior Leadership Team, helping to improve efficiency, collaboration and decision-making across the University. A pro-active approach and attention to detail are essential.