Executive Assistant to the Dean - London, NW1 4SA

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

Job summary

A leading business school in Grantham is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support the Dean. The role requires exceptional organisational skills and involves managing the Dean's schedule, planning overseas trips, and coordinating logistics for meetings and events. The ideal candidate will demonstrate professionalism, sound judgement, and discretion in all interactions. This position plays a key role in representing the Dean’s office while providing high-quality support.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Executive Assistant or in a similar role.
• Ability to manage busy schedules and conflicting priorities.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Dean’s schedule and prioritise appointments.
• Plan and organise overseas trips for the Dean.
• Coordinate briefings and logistics for meetings and events.
• Act as a key liaison for internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Exceptional organisation skills

Stakeholder management

Sound judgement and 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...