Executive Business Support Officer

University of Gloucestershire; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Gloucestershire is seeking an experienced administrator to support its Strategic Governance team. You will lead a small group of Executive Assistants, coordinate senior meetings, and ensure high quality governance and secretariat support to senior leaders including the Vice-Chancellor.

You will handle confidential information with sound judgement. In a changing environment across Cheltenham and Gloucester campuses, you will drive process improvements, balance competing

Qualifications

• Experience providing executive support to senior leaders and governance bodies.
• Proven ability to manage complex calendars and meetings with discretion.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a small team of Executive Assistants and coordinate governance activities.
• Support governance administration, secretariat duties and committee processes.
• Manage sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidential records.
• Drive continuous improvement of processes and services within the governance office.

Skills

Executive support

Staff leadership

Governance admin

Stakeholder management

Secretariat duties

Education

Bachelor's degree in administration

Job description

The University operates agile working arrangements. You will be expectedto work flexibly across our campuses in Cheltenham and Gloucester, with theexpectation that you will be on campus at least 3 days per week.

Strategic Governance

The Strategic Governance Team plays a vital role in ensuring theUniversity meets its legal, regulatory and governance responsibilities. Theteam provides expert support across corporate governance, legal services,information governance, insurance, student casework and executive supportfunctions. Working at the heart of the institution, the department enableseffective decision-making and supports the University in achieving itsstrategic ambitions.

About the role

Reporting to the Head of Governance and Legal, you will oversee a smallteam of Executive Assistants and ensure the provision of high-qualityadministrative, organisational and secretariat support to senior leaders,including the Vice-Chancellor and members of the Executive Team.

This is a varied and rewarding role that combines executive support,people management, governance administration and business improvement. In adynamic environment with shifting priorities you will coordinate seniormeetings and committees, manage complex schedules and priorities, overseeexecutive communications and events, and maintain oversight of strategicactions and commitments. You will also play a key role in driving continuousimprovement, reviewing processes and implementing effective systems thatenhance the quality and efficiency of executive support services. You will beentrusted with sensitive executive, governance and organisational information,requiring exceptional judgement, discretion and confidentiality

The successful candidate will be confident working with seniorstakeholders, managing sensitive information and balancing competingpriorities. You will be an experienced organiser with excellent interpersonalskills, strong attention to detail and the ability to work both independentlyand collaboratively. Experience of leading staff and developing effectiveadministrative services will be essential.

This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful contributionto the University's leadership and governance arrangements while developingyour own experience in a strategic and high-profile environment.

Key dates

Interview: Tuesday 24 th November 2026

Please note that this roledoes not meet the minimum eligibility requirements for sponsorship under the UKSkilled Worker visa route.

The University is committed tobuilding a diverse and inclusive staff community and welcomes applications fromcurrently under-represented sections of our workforce. We are proud to be aDisability Confident Employer, demonstrating our commitment to ensuring thatthe University is inclusive and accessible. As part of this commitment, weguarantee aninterview to applicants who meet the definition of disability setout in the Equality Act 2010 and who meet the essential criteria within theperson specification.

The University has also signed theArmed Forces Covenant, demonstrating our commitment to ensuring thatthose who serve or have served in the Armed Forces, and their families, aretreated fairly and are not disadvantaged. For applicants, this means we aim toensure fair and equitable treatment throughout therecruitment process, recognise and value the transferable skills and experiencegained through military service. As part of this commitment, we guarantee aninterview to veterans and military spouses/partners who meet the essentialcriteria within the job specification.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Tanya Collins, Head of Governance & Legal [e-mail] or Andrew Browning, Executive Director of Strategic Governance [e-mail]

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