Executive Assistant To Executive Management Team

Bluetown; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join University College Birmingham as an Executive Assistant to the Executive Management Team. The successful candidate will provide high-level administrative support, manage diaries, and engage with multiple stakeholders. Generous benefits include extensive leave, healthcare support, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous allocation of annual leave

Employer Contributions - 20.9%

Subsidised private healthcare by Aviva

Free on-site gym membership

Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme

Professional qualification sponsorship

Qualifications

• High-level IT skills, specifically in Office 365 and MS Teams.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills.
• Experience in PA or administrative roles.

Responsibilities

• Manage diaries and organise meetings for Executive Deans.
• Provide administrative support to the Executive Management Team.
• Handle confidential communications and strategic issues.

Skills

Communication

IT skills

Diary Management

Tools

Office 365

MS Teams

Job description

Job Title: Executive Assistant to Executive Management Team

Location: Birmingham

Salary: GBP38,249 - GBP40,497 per annum

Job type: Permanent, Full time

The Role:

Due to ongoing growth an exciting opportunity has arisen to join University College Birmingham as an Executive Assistant to the Executive Management Team (EMT). You will play a pivotal role in supporting a team of Executive Deans as well as the wider EMT. Based in the heart of Birmingham, you will be joining a team of Executive Assistants and will play an integral role, providing a high level of administrative support.

As an Executive Assistant you will provide a professional executive support service to the relevant EMT members, including active and efficient diary management, organisation and administration of meetings and functions, and dealing discreetly with matters and communications of a confidential nature You will become familiar with the strategic issues concerning the University and keep up to date with current policy and initiatives affecting the University.

You will have a high-level of IT skills, specifically in Office 365 and MS Teams alongside excellent communication skills, both spoken and written as a key part of this role involves engaging with multiple stakeholders, both internal and external.

We would welcome applications from applicants from both a traditional PA background and also those with administrative experience looking to progress within their career.

Benefits:

* Generous allocation of annual leave

* 26 days' paid leave per year
* 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days

* Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme

* Employer Contributions - 20.9%

* Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
* Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
* Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
* Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
* A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including car, technology and cycle.
* Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
* Free on-site gym membership

Extra Information:

All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.

Closing Date - Sunday 13th July 2025

Interview Dates - TBC.

UCB is an equal opportunities employer.

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Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of: Executive Assistant, EA, Executive Assistant to CEO, Executive Assistant to the Managing Director, Executive Assistant to Management, will also be considered for this role.