Executive Assistant to the Dean - London, NW1 4SA

Dean Of London Business School; Abthorpe; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution is seeking a professional Executive Assistant to support the Dean. This role includes managing the Dean's schedule, planning overseas trips, and representing the Dean's Office. Ideal candidates should have C-suite EA experience, excellent communication skills, and meticulous attention to detail. Benefits include generous annual leave, pension contributions, and a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Generous annual leave of 27 days plus extra

Pension package with 14.5% employer contribution

Free onsite gym and swimming pool

Professional development opportunities

Enhanced cycle-to-work scheme

Wellbeing support offerings

Up to 5 days paid emergency leave

Smart hybrid working environment

Qualifications

• C-suite EA experience required.
• First-class planning and organisational ability essential.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills needed.
• Meticulous attention to detail is crucial.
• Strong relationship building and stakeholder management skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Dean's schedule in line with priorities.
• Plan all aspects of overseas trips for the Dean.
• Co-ordinate briefings and logistics for meetings and travel.
• Represent the Dean's Office professionally.
• Support the Dean in managing urgent tasks effectively.

Skills

C-suite EA experience

Planning and organisational ability

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management skills

Ability to work under pressure

Diplomatic but assertive

Intellectually curious

Job description

We are looking to appoint a professional, proactive and personable Executive Assistant (EA) to the Dean of London Business School. The EA provides high‑quality, comprehensive support to the Dean in his role as the School's Chief Executive Officer, managing the Dean's schedule, correspondence, meetings, travel and external engagements, ensuring he is fully prepared for all commitments. This role leads the two‑person Dean's Office and includes line management of the Executive Assistant, Dean's Office. The postholder represents the Dean's Office professionally, exercising sound judgement, discretion and strong stakeholder management at all times.

Responsibilities

• Organisation and management of the Dean's schedule in line with the immediate and longer‑term priorities of the School.
• Planning and organisation of all aspects of overseas trips made by the Dean.
• Co‑ordination of relevant briefings, information and logistics in a timely and efficient manner for all meetings, events and overseas travel.
• Projection of a positive, professional image for the Dean's Office.
• Provision of support for the Dean in managing multiple and often urgent tasks in a timely manner, flagging priorities and following up as necessary.
• Proofreading correspondence to be issued by the Dean to ensure it conforms to the School's brand and style guidelines.

Requirements

• C‑suite EA experience.
• First‑class planning and organisational ability.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail and highly developed grammatical knowledge.
• Highly developed relationship building and stakeholder management skills.
• Capable of working under pressure and with minimal supervision.
• Diplomatic but assertive when required.
• Intellectually curious and a keen learner.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave of 27 days plus extra between Christmas and New Year.
• Generous pension package, 14.5% employer contribution (in return for employee enrolment and contribution).
• Free onsite gym and swimming pool.
• Amazing range of professional development to support your career path.
• Enhanced cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Wellbeing offering to support your physical, mental and financial health.
• Up to 5 days paid emergency leave for staff who have caring responsibilities for a family member, dependent or friend who is ill.
• Smart (hybrid) working environment.

About London Business School

London Business School is a global and vibrant business community based in two of the world's most dynamic cities, London and Dubai. It connects extraordinary minds and diverse perspectives to have a profound impact on the way the world does business and the way business impacts the world. We offer best‑in‑class hybrid learning to our students and participants, whilst creating a flexible, supportive environment.

Other information

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