Executive Assistant, University of the Built Environment

Guardian Jobs; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

University of the Built Environment is seeking an organised Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to the COO. The role is based in Reading with two days per week at home, offering a hybrid working pattern and a salary of £34,000 per year.

You will work closely with the Executive team and Senior Leadership Team, helping to improve efficiency, collaboration and decision-making across the University. A pro-active approach and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Have relevant experience in an EA or administration role supporting senior staff.
• Be able to professionally and confidently handle a busy and varied workload, which is sometimes pressured requiring task switching.
• Be digitally competent with strong communication skills, including report writing.

Responsibilities

• Support the COO and liaise with the Executive team and Senior Leadership Team.
• Assist with coordination across the University to drive efficiency and effective decision-making.

Job description

Executive Assistant

Full time, permanent

Based Horizons (Reading, Berkshire) with two days per week working from home

Salary £34,000 pa We are seeking a highly organised, proactive and professional Executive Assistant to provide exceptional support to our Chief Operating Officer (COO), a key member of the University's Executive team.

You will play a pivotal role in supporting the COO's interactions with members of the Executive team, the Senior Leadership Team and colleagues across the University, helping to drive efficiency, collaboration and effective decision-making. With a proactive approach and excellent attention to detail, you will anticipate needs, manage competing priorities and provide seamless executive support in a dynamic environment.

You Must

• Have relevant experience in an EA or administration role supporting senior staff.


• Be able to professionally and confidently handle a busy and varied workload, which is sometimes pressured requiring task switching.


• Be digitally competent with strong communication skills, including report writing.


• Be on board with our behaviours and committed to delivering positive outcomes for our students.

At University of the Built Environment we expect employees to demonstrate our values: Passion, Integrity, Excellence and Support. Student satisfaction and success are our main drivers, and our people consistently report high levels of employee engagement; your contribution will be valued should you join us.

We are a long-standing and leading provider of supported online education with a long-term ambition to be the world’s most sustainable university. At The London School of Architecture, our students study onsite. Staff wellbeing and work-life balance are a priority for us, with flexible working arrangements and a generous holiday allowance amongst some of our key employee benefits.

Vacancy closes on Wednesday 09 September 2026 at 17:00.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION

We champion equality, diversity, and inclusion in our workforce. We celebrate diversity and the strengths it brings to our staff body, our student community and our Board of Trustees, recognising that people are key to our success. Our aim is to attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds.