Executive Assistant to the Dean - London, NW1 4SA

London Business School; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious business institution in the UK is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support the Dean in managing schedules, correspondence, and meetings. The role requires exceptional organizational skills and the ability to represent the Dean’s Office professionally. Responsibilities include planning overseas trips and coordinating briefings efficiently. Ideal candidates should have prior experience as an Executive Assistant and a proactive approach to stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Executive Assistant with excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to manage schedules and correspondence effectively.
• Strong stakeholder management and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Manage Dean’s schedule based on School priorities.
• Plan and organize overseas trips for the Dean.
• Coordinate briefings and logistics for meetings and events.

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...