Senior Leadership Executive Assistant | Flexible Hours

UKRI International; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days' annual leave

10.5 public and privilege holidays

Flexible working hours

Exceptional pension scheme

Social and sporting activities

Subsidised restaurant

Job summary

Research England is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive, proactive support to its Senior Leadership Team. You will manage complex schedules, coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, and help leaders stay focused on priorities with high attention to detail.

The role requires discretion, strong judgement, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Fixed-term 12-month parental cover, based in Bristol with full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Personal or Executive Assistant.
• Ability to manage complex and fast-paced agendas for senior staff.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and discretion.
• Proactive, proactive horizon-scanning and intel gathering capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive and proactive support to Research England's Senior Leadership Team.
• Act as a key link between the Senior Leadership Team and teams across Research England.
• Maintain diary planning for senior leaders, including scheduling and travel arrangements.
• Monitor correspondence and emails, redirecting queries and drafting responses as appropriate.
• Escalate issues with accurate records and audit trails.

Skills

Executive/Personal Assistant exp

Stakeholder relations

Diary and calendar management

Job description

Research England is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive, proactive support to its Senior Leadership Team. You will manage complex schedules, coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, and help leaders stay focused on priorities with high attention to detail.

The role requires discretion, strong judgement, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Fixed-term 12-month parental cover, based in Bristol with full-time hours.