Executive Services Officer

University of Derby; Markeaton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

38 days annual leave

LGPS

Wellbeing benefits

Staff discounts

Onsite gym

Cycle to Work

Flexible working

Personal and professional development

Job summary

The University of Derby is seeking a highly organised Executive Services Officer to provide professional, confidential support to a member of the University Executive Board (UEB). This is a busy, fast-paced role at the heart of the University's strategic leadership, requiring discretion and the ability to manage competing priorities.

You will support executive meetings, produce high‑quality materials and briefings, coordinate multiple workstreams, and build relationships with colleagues and

Qualifications

• Experience supporting senior leaders in a complex organisation.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional, confidential support to a member of the University Executive Board (UEB).
• Coordinate executive meetings and prepare high‑quality materials and briefings.
• Support decision‑making and manage multiple workstreams with discretion and professionalism.

Skills

Executive support

Stakeholder liaison

Meeting coordination

Document drafting

Job description

We have one simple promise - to make a positive impact. Through our ground-breaking research, teaching excellence and commitment to sustainable living, we are changing lives for the better.

The University of Derby is a modern university with a modern outlook. Everything we do is driven by delivering excellence and opportunities for our students, our staff and our region.

We have some of the best university facilities in the UK and achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research and have been awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 - making it one of the top universities in the country recognised for its outstanding student experience and student outcomes.

Financially strong and seriously ambitious we offer our employees an inclusive culture that centres itself around staff wellbeing, where you can be confident you will receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career with lots of opportunities to enhance your skills.

About the College/Department

The Executive Services team provide professional, executive level assistance and support to members of the University's Executive Board ("UEB"), the senior leaders of the University. This is a busy yet exciting and diverse team to be a part of, working with colleagues within both the University and externally.

Executive Services is a high-performing and collaborative team committed to delivering an outstanding service, embracing digital innovation and continuously improving how we support executive decision-making and organisational success.

About the Role

This role is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of the University's strategic leadership

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Executive Services Officer to provide professional, confidential support to a member of the University Executive Board (UEB). This is a varied and fast-paced role at the heart of the University's strategic leadership, requiring excellent judgement, discretion and the ability to manage competing priorities in a complex environment., We are looking for a skilled professional with experience of supporting senior leaders in a complex organisation. You will be highly organised, able to anticipate needs, manage competing demands and maintain exceptional attention to detail.

You will be comfortable building relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders at all levels, handling sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and professionalism, and responding positively to changing priorities.

Experience of supporting executive-level meetings, producing high-quality materials, drafting Executive papers, providing briefings and coordinating multiple workstreams would be advantageous. Experience within the higher education sector is desirable but not essential.

Please note that this position is full-time, on a 12 month fixed term contract; based on-site at our Kedleston Road Campus.

• Generous annual leave entitlement of 38 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata)
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailers
• Discounted onsite gym
• Cycle to Work scheme
• A flexible working environment
• A commitment to personal and professional development