Executive Assistant to the Dean - London, NW1 4SA

London Business School; Essex; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious business school in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support the Dean. The role involves managing the Dean's schedule, coordinating overseas trips, and ensuring the smooth operation of the Dean's Office. Candidates should possess exceptional organisational skills and a proactive approach. This is an opportunity to contribute significantly to the leadership of the school while engaging with key stakeholders on various initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Executive Assistant with a focus on supporting senior management.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Strong communication skills in both written and verbal formats.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Dean's schedule and ensure timely execution of tasks.
• Organise overseas trips and coordinate briefings for meetings.
• Act as a point of contact for stakeholders regarding the Dean’s Office.

Skills

Exceptional organisation skills

Proactive attitude

Strong stakeholder management

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...