Strategic Part-Time EA to Executive Director

University of East Anglia; Norwich; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days annual leave (pro rata)

Benefits package

Athena Swan Silver Award

Job summary

The University of East Anglia's Sainsbury Centre invites applications for an Executive Assistant to the Executive Director (0.6 FTE). You will provide comprehensive high‑level executive support, manage the Executive Director’s calendar, inbox, and meetings, and coordinate travel and papers.

The role requires discretion and tact in handling internal and external contacts. You should have a degree or equivalent, with proven EA experience in a pressurised environment.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or hold an equivalent qualification.
• Experience in a senior Executive Assistant role in a pressurised environment requiring tact, judgement and discretion.
• A strong interest in working within the arts, creative and cultural sectors would be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑level executive support to the Executive Director.
• Proactively organise the Executive Director’s schedule, inbox, minutes, and meetings.
• Organise team meetings, reports and papers, travel arrangements, meeting preparation and proofreading.
• Support the running of day‑to‑day activities of the Executive Director's schedule.

Skills

Executive support

Diary management

Minute taking

Travel arrangements

Proof-reading

Report preparation

Education

Degree or equivalent

Job description

The University of East Anglia's Sainsbury Centre invites applications for an Executive Assistant to the Executive Director (0.6 FTE). You will provide comprehensive high‑level executive support, manage the Executive Director’s calendar, inbox, and meetings, and coordinate travel and papers.

The role requires discretion and tact in handling internal and external contacts. You should have a degree or equivalent, with proven EA experience in a pressurised environment.