Executive Assistant to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Hybrid)

Hartpury University and Hartpury College; England; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Generous annual leave

Employee wellbeing support

Discount scheme

Onsite fitness facilities

Professional development support

Flexible working opportunities

Enhanced maternity/adoption/paternity

EV salary sacrifice scheme

Free campus events

Shuttle bus access

Job summary

Hartpury University and Hartpury College is seeking a highly organised Personal Assistant to provide executive support to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor. The role includes managing complex diaries, coordinating meetings, preparing briefing papers and supporting governance activities.

You will build strong internal and external relationships, handle confidential information with discretion, and assist in events and administrative tasks across the Deputy Vice-Chancellor’s portfolio in a hybrid working

Qualifications

• Experience as Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant or senior administrator.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across all levels.
• Professional and discreet handling of confidential information.
• Proactive, adaptable and able to use initiative.
• Strong MS 365 skills and producing high-quality documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex diaries, meetings and communications.
• Prepare agendas, papers, minutes and briefing materials.
• Monitor actions, projects and priorities to track progress and deadlines.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders as a key contact.
• Support events, projects and admin activities across the Deputy Vice-Chancellor's portfolio.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation securely.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Diary and calendar management

Stakeholder engagement

Excellent communication

Discretion with confidential info

MS 365 skills

Proactive & adaptable

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Hartpury University and Hartpury College is seeking a highly organised Personal Assistant to provide executive support to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor. The role includes managing complex diaries, coordinating meetings, preparing briefing papers and supporting governance activities.

You will build strong internal and external relationships, handle confidential information with discretion, and assist in events and administrative tasks across the Deputy Vice-Chancellor’s portfolio in a hybrid working