Executive Assistant to the Vice Chancellor York, England
Job description
*Please note the closing date of this role is midday on 28th June 2023*
Full time permanent
Location: York
Salary: £27,396 to £30,619 per annum, increasing to £27,979 to £31,396 per annum from 1st August 2023.
Office based role
Introduction to YSJ university
Situated in the heart of the historic city of York, and with the addition of our London Campus, York St John University has a long and proud tradition as a distinguished higher education provider. Our success is founded on the quality of academic teaching and research, our thriving campus environments, our professional and pastoral support, and our values of an inclusive, innovative and ambitious community with a strong sense of belonging.
The role
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to provide high quality, confidential Executive Assistant support to the Vice Chancellor at York St John University.
The Vice Chancellor is responsible for the overall leadership of the University including setting its strategic direction and overseeing its operational running. The successful candidate will provide invaluable assistance in ensuring the smooth delivery of the Vice Chancellor’s activities within the University setting, regionally, and nationally, by maintaining effective relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Vice Chancellor and Vice Chancellor’s Communications and Office Manager to identify priorities within the Vice Chancellor’s Office and oversee a series of defined workstreams to support the continuous improvement of associated processes and practices. You will also be responsible for the smooth operation of Executive Board meetings, helping to support informed decision making at a senior level, as well as leading on the planning of a number of high-profile external and internal events.
Key requirements
This exciting role requires initiative, individual awareness and influencing skills together with excellent communication, planning and organisational capabilities.
You will have PA or significant senior administration experience and demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain successful relationships with colleagues at all levels. You will exercise significant confidentiality and be able to navigate complex situations with discretion and tact.
This is an extremely busy and rewarding post which requires a pro-active approach, excellent time management and the ability to juggle workloads to conflicting demands. The ability to manage complex diaries with changeable appointments is essential.
If you have high standards and take pride in your work, then we would like to hear from you.
Additional Information
For informal enquiries, please contact Sarah Atkinson, Vice Chancellor’s Communications and Office Manager: [email protected]
If you require a reasonable adjustment in order to apply for this position please contact [email protected]. Within the application form there is an opportunity for you to request a reasonable adjustment at the interview stage of the process, however if you wish to discuss this in further detail at any point in the process please do not hesitate to contact us.
We offer a wide range of employee benefits including -
- Excellent annual leave entitlement, including five discretionary university closure days over the Christmas period
- Pension scheme
- Health Cash Plan after six months service
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Relocation expenses package for certain roles
- Visa loan scheme
Read more about our culture, working arrangements and benefits for York St John employees here.
We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive policies and facilities to support staff from different backgrounds. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive working environment, consideration is given to all requests for job share or flexible working arrangements.
Please note that CVs are not accepted in place of the application form.
Closing Date - Wednesday 28 June 2023 at midnight
Provisional Interview Date - Friday 07 July 2023
