Senior Executive Assistant (x1 1.0FTE OE & x1 1.0FTE FTC 12 months)

Glasgow Caledonian University; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Glasgow Caledonian University seeks a proactive individual for a full-time Executive Support role. The successful candidate will assist the Executive Team, fostering effective communication and organization. Benefits include professional development opportunities and family-friendly policies, within a vibrant, inclusive environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Family-friendly policies

Cycle-to-work schemes

Onsite childcare facilities

Qualifications

• Experience in higher education or senior management support.
• Ability to thrive in a busy environment.
• Proactive approach to achieving organizational goals.

Responsibilities

• Support several members of the Executive Team.
• Assist in achieving the University’s Strategy 2030 goals.
• Contribute to stakeholder engagement and university events.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Multitasking

Job description

Location: Glasgow Caledonian University Cowcaddens Road, G4 0BA

Salary: £38,249 - £44,128 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Advert

We have 2 opportunities:

2) Full time/fixed term for 12 months

Interviews for these roles will take place on 7 and/or 8 July 2025

Glasgow Caledonian – the largest and leading modern university in Scotland - is a vibrant, values-led university with campuses in Glasgow and London. We are committed to high-quality education and research, supporting our communities and forging strong industry partnerships to ensure our students' success.

Ranked the UK’s top modern university in the Daily Mail University guide (2025), and within the top 50 UK universities in the Times, Sunday Times, and Guardian guides, we are also the only Scottish university with EcoCampus Platinum accreditation and ranked 1st in Scotland in the People and Planet University League Table.

With a wide range of accredited courses and over 300 industry links, we are the top Scottish modern university for graduate employment, with 82% of students in employment or further study within 15 months of graduation (HESA 2024). We support over 22,000 students from nearly 120 countries and are dedicated to widening participation from diverse backgrounds.

The Executive Support Team provides professional services to members of the University’s Executive. These roles support several members of the Executive Team, reporting to the Head of the Vice Chancellor’s Office and Executive Support.

The successful candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be proactive, and support the achievement of the University’s Strategy 2030 goals through assisting the Executive Team Member. You will thrive in a busy environment, capable of multitasking and prioritizing effectively, with strong administrative and organizational skills, ideally gained within higher education or senior management support.

Additional responsibilities include supporting university events, stakeholder engagement, and contributing to the team’s collaborative efforts. We value diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all qualified candidates who embody our GCU Values.

We are committed to fair, transparent, and bias-free recruitment processes, aiming to attract and retain a high-performing workforce. Our achievements include the Athena SWAN Silver award for gender equality, and we support inclusive practices for disabled staff through our Disability Confident 'Committed' status and Carer Positive 'Engaged' employer recognition.

Benefits include professional development opportunities, family-friendly policies, cycle-to-work schemes, and onsite childcare facilities. Please note, appointments are made at the starting point of the salary scale unless otherwise specified.