Executive Assistant to the Provost

London South Bank University; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

London South Bank University is looking for a full-time Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive support to the Provost. The role involves managing key communications and support within the Executive Support Team, requiring strong administrative skills and the ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders. With an attractive benefits package and opportunities for professional development, this is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to contribute to university operations.

Benefits

Holiday entitlement starting at 26.5 days per annum

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting senior executives in a large organization.
• High standard of customer care.
• Ability to liaise with a wide range of people at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive secretarial and project support to the Provost.
• Act as the operational point of contact for stakeholders.
• Support and lead activities at the request of the Provost.

Skills

Administrative skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Job description

Turning Passion into Purpose.

London South Bank University is looking to recruit a permanent full time Executive Assistant to provide proactive and comprehensive secretarial and project support to the Provost.

The Executive Support Team provides a focal point for the co-ordination and integration of University business, providing advice and support to the University Executive and other senior post holders on the full-range of strategic, policy and management matters. We now seek to strengthen the team with an experienced, motivated and enthusiastic Executive Assistant.

We are particularly interested in applicants who have experience of working to support senior executives in a large organisation and who can deliver a high standard of customer care. Strong secretarial and administrative skills as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills, along with the ability to liaise with a wide range of people at all levels, are essential requirements for this post.

The post holder will report to Head of the Executive Office and will be a key member of the Provost’s team and support and / or lead activities at the request of the Provost. The post holder will be the operational point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits and How to Apply:

As a leading Higher Education Institution LSBU offers staff a highly competitive benefits package including holiday entitlement starting at 26.5 days per annum, professional development opportunities and flexible working. Full details on the range of benefits we offer can be found here.

The person specification for this role alongside applicant guidance on what to submit within your application can be found within the candidate pack attached. Applications must be submitted via the "Apply Online" button below.

For an informal conversation ahead of applying please feel free to contact the hiring manager for this position, Jennifer Hackett, Head of the Executive Office [e-mail]

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 16 th July 2025, at 11.59pm.

Interview/assessment – Tuesday 29 th July 2025

We are happy to talk flexible working and reasonable adjustments and aim to make our recruitment and selection process accessible to all, please contact us to discuss any support you need. The diversity of LSBU’s staff and students is a source of our strength and the richness of ideas and perspectives that this diversity brings makes LSBU a unique place to work.

Depending on your circumstances, this role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UKVI Skilled Worker route, more details on this can be found within the candidate pack.

If you have any questions related to your application, please email the recruitment team [e-mail]

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early, should we receive sufficient applications.