Executive Assistant to Senior Leaders | Dynamic Working

Aston University; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic working – on campus 3 days a‑w

Training and development

30 days annual leave + 13 bank holiday

Staff discounts

On-site gym and pool

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Aston University in Birmingham seeks an Executive Assistant to the Executive Director Finance and the Chief Information Officer. You will manage busy diaries, coordinate meetings, prepare papers, and handle sensitive information with discretion.

This role supports a dynamic Executive Support Team, offering hybrid working with on-campus presence and home-working, and opportunities to contribute to strategic priorities.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting senior staff in a PA/EA role.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Manage dynamic and demanding diaries for senior leaders.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas and papers, and take accurate minutes.
• Track actions and follow through to completion.
• Organise events/visits and UK and international travel.
• Handle expenses and procurement; support budget processes.

Skills

Diary management

Stakeholder liaison

Executive support

Minute taking

Travel planning

Communication

Job description

Aston University in Birmingham seeks an Executive Assistant to the Executive Director Finance and the Chief Information Officer. You will manage busy diaries, coordinate meetings, prepare papers, and handle sensitive information with discretion.

This role supports a dynamic Executive Support Team, offering hybrid working with on-campus presence and home-working, and opportunities to contribute to strategic priorities.