Strategic EA to Centre Director

Diversity Dashboard; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Flexible working

Pension scheme

Discounts and rewards

Job summary

The University of Sheffield is looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to provide confidential, professional support to the Centre Director and Director of Education. You will manage calendars, travel, and communications, coordinate internal and external engagements, and contribute to reports and presentations.

Strong organisational skills, discretion, and senior secretarial experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior secretarial/PA role is essential.
• A-Level standard or equivalent qualifications/experience is required.
• High level IT skills with MS Office and/or Google Apps.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with confidential handling.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional executive assistance to Centre Director and Director of Education.
• First point of contact for enquiries and liaison across University and external bodies.
• Manage diary, travel, and event coordination for Directors.
• Prepare reports, correspondence and presentations.
• Support Centre events and maintain filing systems with information security in mind.
• Provide financial and administrative support as required.
• Ensure timely delivery of actions and minutes for committees.

Skills

Senior secretarial role

Executive support

IT proficiency (MS Office/Google Apps)

Discretion and confidentiality

Communication skills

Time management

Education

A-Level standard or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Apps

Job description

The University of Sheffield is looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to provide confidential, professional support to the Centre Director and Director of Education. You will manage calendars, travel, and communications, coordinate internal and external engagements, and contribute to reports and presentations.

Strong organisational skills, discretion, and senior secretarial experience are essential.