Executive Assistant to DMEx Leadership (Hybrid)

The University of Manchester; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Manchester seeks an Executive Assistant to provide high-quality administrative support to the Director and senior leadership team of the Defence Materials Centre of Excellence. The role involves managing schedules, correspondence, and logistics, as well as liaising with external partners. Successful candidates will need to have sole UK nationality due to required security clearance. Flexible working arrangements available.

Benefits

Market leading Pension scheme

Employee health and wellbeing services

Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement

Additional paid closure over Christmas

Local and national discounts at major retailers

Qualifications

• High-quality administrative and secretarial support to the Director and senior leadership.
• Manage complex schedules, logistics, and correspondence.
• Act as an ambassador for the Centre, liaising with external partners.

Responsibilities

• Support the Centre’s governance, reporting, and operational coordination.
• Organise governance reviews and strategic meetings.
• Assist with Baseline Personnel Security Standard checks.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Resilience

Ability to manage competing priorities

Job description

A leading educational institution in Manchester seeks an Executive Assistant to provide high-quality administrative support to the Director and senior leadership team of the Defence Materials Centre of Excellence. The role involves managing schedules, correspondence, and logistics, as well as liaising with external partners. Successful candidates will need to have sole UK nationality due to required security clearance. Flexible working arrangements available.