Executive Assistant to Principal & Senior Leaders

University of the Highlands and Islands; Inverness; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

42 days’ annual leave (pro rata)

Pension scheme options

Flexible working policies

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) invites applications for an Executive Assistant based at UHI House, Inverness. The role provides high-quality executive support to the Principal and Vice-Chancellor and the Senior Executive Team, with responsibility for managing a complex diary, coordinating meetings, and preparing briefing papers.

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent organisational and communication skills, sound judgement, confidentiality, and the ability to manage

Qualifications

• Executive support to senior leadership.
• Manage a complex diary and coordinate meetings/engagements.
• Prepare papers/briefing information and manage correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality executive support to the University's senior leadership.
• Develop effective working relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure key actions and priorities are progressed effectively in a busy environment.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Judgement

Discretion

Prioritisation

Stakeholder management

Confidentiality

Job description

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) invites applications for an Executive Assistant based at UHI House, Inverness. The role provides high-quality executive support to the Principal and Vice-Chancellor and the Senior Executive Team, with responsibility for managing a complex diary, coordinating meetings, and preparing briefing papers.

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent organisational and communication skills, sound judgement, confidentiality, and the ability to manage