Strategic Executive Support 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

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