Executive Assisant to the Provost

Are you an Executive Assistant within higher education ready to take on an exciting and dynamic role in supporting the strategic and operational plans of a leading institution?

An exciting opportunity within a North London University are seeking an experienced higher education Executive Assistant for a personable Provost to join a small friendly, well-established team. The role requires someone who is highly organised, with excellent interpersonal skills to manage diaries and travel arrangements for this busy Provost.

The role would ideally need you to be on-site Monday - Thursday and remote work on a Friday, but there could be scope for 3 days a week on-site.

This is a full-time, permanent position, 35 hours per week based near Euston.

Benefits include:

• Generous annual leave - 30 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays, plus the school is normally closed for up to 6 days over Christmas and Easter
• Generous Occupational Pension Scheme
• Family friendly - favourable maternity, paternity and adoption leave package
• Training - Access to all LinkedIn training programmes
• Employee Assistance Programme - you and your household have access to free, external confidential advice

The Role

As the Executive Assistant to the Provost, you will play a crucial role in managing the Provost's busy schedule, ensuring that their time is effectively prioritised. You will coordinate and arrange meetings, acting as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. Your impeccable organisational skills will shine as you plan schedules, organise travel arrangements, and manage the Provost's inbox with precision and efficiency.

Collaboration is at the heart of this role as you liaise with colleagues across the institution, supporting the Provost's involvement in various projects and events. Your financial acumen will also come into play as you handle administrative tasks such as raising purchase orders, processing invoices, and managing expense claims.

As part of the Directorate team, you will welcome visitors and ensure that their needs are met, while also working closely with departments across the institution to facilitate smooth operations.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess exceptional organisational and communication skills, and are committed to providing high-level support, we want to hear from you!

Key skills and experience required:

• Experience higher education Executive Assistant / Personal Assistant experience essential
• Experience of diary management, managing senior executive email inboxes, minute taking, drafting reports and correspondence.
• Experience of communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing, at all levels and with tact and diplomacy.
• Experience of working on own initiative, within an overall structure; and a positive and proactive approach to problem solving.
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office

If you meet the essential criteria listed above, please submit your CV today and a member of our team will be in touch. There is no closing date as the CVs will be submitted and the hiring manager will interview on a rolling basis as keen to secure someone asap.

If you do not here back from us within 3 working days then unfortunately your CV hasn't been shortlisted on this occasion.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.