Executive Assistant to the Dean - London, NW1 4SA

London Business School; Nuneaton and Bedworth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious business school in England is seeking a professional Executive Assistant to support the Dean. The role involves managing the Dean's schedule, coordinating logistics for meetings and travel, and ensuring effective communication with stakeholders. The ideal candidate should have exceptional organisational skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to exercise discretion. This position plays a vital role in representing the Dean’s Office and requires strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Executive Assistant or in a similar support role.
• Ability to manage schedules and coordinate events efficiently.
• Professional demeanor with excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Organise and manage the Dean’s schedule prioritising School's goals.
• Plan overseas trips for the Dean including logistics and briefings.
• Ensure timely and efficient support for meetings and events.

Skills

Exceptional organisation skills

Strong stakeholder management

Discretion and sound judgement

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...