Executive Officer (UoS, Delhi)

University of Southampton Malaysia; Southampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Southampton Malaysia seeks an experienced Executive Officer to provide high-quality support within senior management. This role involves coordinating critical services and managing executive support for the Office of the Academic Provost, ensuring smooth operational efficiency in a high-level environment.

Benefits

Diversity, equality, and inclusion initiatives

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Substantial relevant experience in high-level roles.
• Experience managing an office for senior executives.
• Proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage executive support within the Office of the Academic Provost.
• Manage complex diaries and provide detailed advice and guidance.
• Coordinate business-critical services aligned with strategic objectives.

Skills

Executive support

Judgment

Confidentiality

Education

Degree or secretarial certification

Job description

University of Southampton, Delhi Campus, India

Overview

The University of Southampton Delhi launches in Summer 2025. Delivered in partnership with Oxford International Education Group (OIEG), and located in Gurgaon, Delhi, this initiative responds to India’s New Education Policy and represents a significant investment in transnational education.

The new campus aims to provide students with the opportunity to earn a globally recognized degree from a QS World Top 100 university in Delhi NCR.

Job Purpose

We are seeking an experienced Executive Officer to lead, manage, and coordinate executive support within the Office of the Academic Provost, Director of Learning and Teaching, and Director of Research and Enterprise to ensure the delivery of business-critical services aligned with strategic objectives.

This critical role will provide high-quality, confidential executive support to the university’s senior executives, including managing complex diaries, applying judgment, and offering detailed, specialist advice and guidance as needed.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with substantial relevant experience in similar high-level roles within complex environments, including managing an office for senior executives or at an equivalent level. A proficiency in English and a qualification such as a degree or secretarial/word-processing certification (or equivalent experience) is required.

For more details, please refer to the job description below. Please attach your CV and cover letter with your application.

This role will initially be contracted through our partner OIEG, with employment transferring to the University of Southampton Delhi later this year, continuing your service seamlessly.

Further Details

• Job Description and Person Specification

We value diversity, equality, and inclusion as fundamental to making the University of Southampton a welcoming and vibrant organization. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to support our mission of inclusivity.

Please note that applications from agencies will not be accepted unless explicitly stated.

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