HR Manager

EDF Energy; Burnley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected educational institution based in London seeks an experienced Executive Assistant to support the Dean. In this role, you will manage correspondence, scheduling, and travel arrangements while leading a small office team. Ideal candidates will possess exceptional organisational skills and experience supporting C-suite executives. The position offers generous benefits including 27 days of annual leave, a substantial pension contribution, and wellbeing support.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

Generous pension package

Free onsite gym

Professional development opportunities

Enhanced cycle-to-work scheme

Wellbeing support

Paid emergency leave for caring responsibilities

Qualifications

• Exceptional organisational skills and first-class planning ability.
• Experience supporting high-level executives while managing multiple tasks.
• Capability to work under pressure and with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive support to the Dean, managing correspondence and meetings.
• Lead the Dean's Office and manage relations with stakeholders.
• Organise the Dean's schedule into priorities and manage logistics for trips.

Skills

Planning and organisational ability

Relationship building

Stakeholder management

Supporting C-suite executive

Working under pressure

Job description

Executive Assistant to the Dean – London, NW1 4SA

Are you an experienced Executive Assistant with exceptional organisation skills? We are looking to appoint a professional, proactive and personable Executive Assistant (EA) to the Dean of London Business School.

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality, comprehensive support to the Dean in his role as the School's Chief Executive Officer, managing his schedule, correspondence, meetings, travel and external engagements.
• Lead the two‑person Dean’s Office and line‑manage the Executive Assistant in the Dean’s Office.
• Organise the Dean’s schedule in line with the School’s immediate and long‑term priorities.
• Plan and organise all aspects of overseas trips, including briefings, information and logistics for meetings, events and travel.
• Project a positive, professional image for the Dean’s Office and act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the Dean in managing multiple urgent tasks, flagging priorities and following up as necessary.
• Proof‑read correspondence to be issued by the Dean, ensuring it conforms to the School’s brand and style guidelines.

Qualifications & Skills

• First‑class planning and organisational ability.
• Highly developed relationship building and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience supporting a C‑suite executive.
• Capable of working under pressure and with minimal supervision.

Benefits

• 27 days annual leave, plus extra between Christmas and New Year.
• Generous pension package with 14.5% employer contribution.
• Free onsite gym and swimming pool.
• Range of professional development opportunities.
• Enhanced cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Wellbeing support for physical, mental and financial health.
• Up to 5 days paid emergency leave for caring responsibilities.

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging

We are a globally reaching institution, committed to creating tangible and sustainable change in driving inclusion and belonging within our School, education and society at large. We want everyone who joins LBS to feel respected, welcomed and heard.