Executive Assistant to the Dean - London, NW1 4SA

London Business School; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution based in Dorchester is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support the Dean. The role involves managing the Dean's schedule, coordinating logistics for meetings and overseas trips, and maintaining professional stakeholder relationships. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional organization skills and exercise sound judgement in their support of the Dean, ensuring the highest quality of executive assistance. This position requires discretion and a proactive approach to executive management.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Executive Assistant, providing high-quality support to top executives.
• Ability to manage complex schedules and logistics.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Dean's schedule and priorities.
• Coordinate overseas trips for the Dean.
• Act as a key contact for stakeholders.

Skills

Exceptional organization skills

Stakeholder management

Sound judgement

Discretion

Job description

Job Description

Executive Assistant to the Dean - London, NW1 4SA The Role

Are you an experienced Executive Assistant with exceptional organisation skills?

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.

Main 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, acting as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders

Provision of support for the Dean in...