Executive Assistant London, England
Job description
Founded in 1894, City, University of London is a global university committed to academic excellence with a focus on business and the professions and an enviable central London location.
City attracts around 20,000 students (over 40% postgraduate level) from more than 150 countries and staff from over 75 countries.
In the last decade, City has almost tripled the proportion of its total academic staff producing world-leading or internationally excellent research. During this period, City has made significant investments in its academic staff, its estate and its infrastructure and continues to work towards realizing its vision of being a leading global university.
Background
The post holder will provide a proactive, comprehensive and confidential executive support service to two members of the President’s Senior Leadership Team, working collegially as part of a dynamic, project-focused group of Executive Assistants. The post holder will ensure effective management of diaries, provide project support, and coordinate internal and external communications.
Responsibilities
Your key duties will include the effective organisation of and preparation for travel, meetings, committees and events; the preparation, collation and distribution of information relating to Committees and working groups including electronic coordination of agendas, papers and policy documents, attending meetings and taking minutes and dissemination of outcomes and actions. You will provide a front of house service, welcoming guests and organising high profile events and visits. In addition, you will be involved in the development of comprehensive information systems and databases.
Person Specification
Educated to A’ Level standard or equivalent qualification, you will have experience of providing direct executive or administrative support to a senior leader, as well as experience of working in a customer-focused environment and delivering effective communications to both internal and external customers at all levels. Outstanding organisation and time management skills are required, along with excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication.
Additional Information
City offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.
Closing date for applications: 26th June 2023 at 11:59pm.
City, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors.
We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background. City operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.
The University of business, practice and the professions.
