Executive Assistant to the Dean - London, NW1 4SA

London Business School; Newbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious academic institution is seeking a proactive Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive support to the Dean. This role involves managing the Dean's schedule, coordinating meetings and travel, and representing the Dean’s Office to internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate must possess exceptional organizational skills, discretion, and strong stakeholder management abilities. A chance to contribute directly to the leadership of an esteemed institution, ensuring the Dean is fully prepared for all commitments.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Executive Assistant or similar role.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Dean’s schedule according to the School’s priorities.
• Plan and organize overseas trips for the Dean.
• Coordinate briefings and logistics for meetings and events.
• Act as a key contact for stakeholders.

Skills

Exceptional organisation skills

Professional and personable demeanor

Discretion and sound judgement

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...