Executive Assistant London, England
Job description
ABOUT US
Transforming Lives Through Excellent Education
London Met is an extraordinary institution. Equity and social inclusion have
always been our driving principles, and it's what makes the University so
unique. Our organisation is distinctive, both in its eclectic and diverse
community of students and staff, and also for its historical role in serving
some of London's most deprived boroughs. Everything we do is
underpinned by our philosophy that an individual should have the
opportunity to transform their life through the power of education.
Equipping our students with the tools for their future is at the heart of our
academic offering. We pride ourselves on providing our students with
access to a wealth of opportunities and professions. Our graduates benefit
personally, but also contribute their unique perspectives to society, culture,
public service and the economy in all areas of London, the UK and around
the world.
ABOUT THE POST
We are looking for an Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive,
professional and proactive support to the Dean of the School of Social
Sciences & Professions. As well as working closely with the Dean, the
post holder will oversee and coordinate operations, financial and
resource management for the School Senior Management Team. They will
also work closely with other internal departments including but not
limited to the Vice Chancellor's Office, Finance and Human Resources, as
well as with external partners and suppliers.
The successful candidate will be responsible for line managing a small
team of PSRB Administrators and Placement Coordinators, and will be
responsible for office management.
In addition to providing executive support and line management
responsibilities, the Executive Assistant will also coordinate various
events and projects and handle administrative duties such as scheduling
meetings, managing shared inboxes, and handling requests and enquiries.
The post holder will require skills in using a range of University
processes and systems to support Dean and School Senior Management
Team.
You will work closely with the Dean and other teams to support key
strategic initiatives across the School. The ideal candidate will have
excellent communication, organisation, and project management skills.
They will enjoy a busy collaborative work environment and will have a
strong commitment to the University's values, mission and strategic
plan.
Closing Date: 07 September 2023
Interviews due to be held week commencing 25 September 2023
