Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant London, England

University of East London
Full Time London, England 32868 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

University of East London

Founded in 1898, we at the University of East London (UEL) are proud to change lives through education. Our goal is to advance industry 5.0 careers-first education and provide a clear path to the jobs and opportunities of the future. We’re committed to driving diversity in the 5.0 talent pipeline, working in partnership to promote talent wherever it is found and creating a balanced, inclusive, and green future.

But we can't achieve this goal alone. We need forward-thinking, innovative, and curious individuals like you to join our community and help us craft our future. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of people who share your passion for creating positive change. We’re an inclusive and welcoming community that is constantly moving forward, never satisfied with the status quo.

About the Job

The Executive Officer will provide high quality, professional executive assistance to the University Executive Board (UEB). This will include:

  • To plan, organise and maintain the electronic diary of the UEB members to enable them to effectively use their time, ensuring they are provided with all necessary information and travel arrangements.
  • To plan, organise and maintain the documentation of the UEB members as necessary, preparing briefing documents and conducting accompanying research as required. To arrange external meetings as needed.
  • To assist the UEB members and UEB support to manage output, workflow, and office deadlines and to manage a weekly brought forward file.
  • To act as project officer for various UEB projects to ensure projects are taken forward and outcomes delivered.

About You

The ideal candidate will have a high-performance track record in committee/meeting management, with an understanding of the Higher Education sector and broader policy contexts, as well as the ability to identify sources of further information and expertise.

You will have good communication skills, both written and oral, to receive, digest, and effectively deliver complex information to a range of audiences, both externally and internally.

Benefits Package

Here at UEL we understand it’s about more than just a salary. It’s about the entire package on offer along with our outstanding work environment and inclusive culture. We know the market rates for this vacancy and will offer a genuinely competitive salary DOE.

We care deeply about your wellbeing and our benefits includes: 20% pension (4% from you, 16% from us), 25 days holiday (plus 3 days over Christmas) plus bank holidays, hybrid working for most positions, and we’re always open to consider flexible working arrangements. We have a shared success bonus of £4,250 pa, subsidised gym membership, 3 times base salary life assurance, a cashback healthcare scheme and wide variety of other generous benefits including discounts on: Apple and Samsung products, holidays, clothing, fitness, lifestyle, dining out and weekly shopping.

Equal Opportunities

UEL is an inclusive equal opportunities employer and are proud of our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusivity achievements, including: zero gender pay gap, members of Stonewall and have won Athena Swan awards. We expect all employees of UEL to accept our EDI policy and will not tolerate discrimination in any form.

So, if you’d like to take your career to the next level with us here at the University of East London and are inspired by our environment and committed to success, we want you to apply today!

Executive Assistant
University of East London

https://www.uel.ac.uk/
London, United Kingdom
Professor Amanda J. Broderick
Unknown / Non-Applicable
1001 to 5000 Employees
College / University
Colleges & Universities
Education
1891
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