Executive Officer

University of Huddersfield; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Executive/Personal Assistant to provide essential administrative support. The role involves managing key projects, supporting the Dean, and requires outstanding communication and organisational skills. Candidates should have an undergraduate degree or equivalent experience, alongside two A Levels. The university offers a hybrid working model, facilitating a blend of remote and on-campus work, while fostering an environment committed to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Hybrid working environment

Supportive employment policies on diversity

Qualifications

• Experience as an Executive / Personal Assistant to senior management.
• Outstanding interpersonal, organisational, and communication skills.
• High degree of initiative and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional service in administrative processes supporting the School.
• Organisational support to the Dean.
• Oversee delivery of key projects for Dean and School Senior Leadership Team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Initiative

Confidentiality

Education

Undergraduate degree or equivalent relevant work experience

Two A Levels or equivalent or higher qualification

Job description

Key Role

This is a key role in providing a professional service in the administrative processes and procedures that support the School, including organisational support to the Dean, and overseeing the delivery of key projects for the Dean and School Senior Leadership Team.

You will have experience as an Executive / Personal Assistant to senior management, and bring outstanding interpersonal, organisational and communication skills. You will have an undergraduate degree, or equivalent relevant work experience in a similar role and hold two A Levels or equivalent or higher qualification. In addition, you will have a high degree of initiative, a keen sense of discretion and confidentiality, and be comfortable working independently, as well as part of a team.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The University is deeply committed to equality and diversity for all its students and staff. We seek to be diverse and inclusive, supporting individuals and groups to fulfil their potential and nurture a sense of belonging. We strive to be an accessible, inclusive employer, removing barriers for all. Find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, including our commitments and accreditations as a Disability Confident Employer, Stonewall Gold Award holder and Top 100 Employer, Athena SWAN Bronze Award holder and Race Equality Charter Bronze Award holder.

We offer an excellent employment package including hybrid working, blending a mix of remote and on-campus working (dependent on work duties).