Executive Assistant to the Vice-Chancellor - Hybrid

Lancashire; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Employee benefits platform

Online GP access

Job summary

The University of Lancashire in Preston is seeking an Executive Assistant to the Vice-Chancellor’s Office. You will provide confidential executive support, manage diaries, arrange travel, oversee expenses, draft correspondence, and coordinate meetings with agendas.

You will work closely with other EAs, prioritise a varied workload, maintain a professional image, and handle sensitive information with discretion and diplomacy. Flexible hybrid working is available.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification such as A Levels or BTEC, or equivalent experiential learning.
• Experience handling confidential information with discretion and diplomacy.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to prioritise a varied workload.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional executive support to the Vice-Chancellor’s Office.
• Manage diaries, organise travel and itineraries, and handle financial administration.
• Draft correspondence, prioritise emails and prepare meeting agendas.
• Coordinate and service meetings, including dissemination of agendas in a timely manner.

Skills

Communication skills

Discretion and diplomacy

Confidential handling

Education

Level 3 qualification (A Levels or BTEC)

Job description

The University of Lancashire in Preston is seeking an Executive Assistant to the Vice-Chancellor’s Office. You will provide confidential executive support, manage diaries, arrange travel, oversee expenses, draft correspondence, and coordinate meetings with agendas.

You will work closely with other EAs, prioritise a varied workload, maintain a professional image, and handle sensitive information with discretion and diplomacy. Flexible hybrid working is available.