Executive Assistant

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading research-focused university seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to a Director and Senior Management Team during a period of transition.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and highly organised Executive Assistant who enjoys working in a fast-paced professional environment and is confident supporting senior stakeholders.

Contract Details

• Temporary assignment of approximately 2 months
• Full-time, 35 hours per week
• Hybrid working model with 3 days per week in a Central London office
• £23.70 per hour plus £4.42 holiday pay
• Immediate availability or short notice preferred

Key Responsibilities

• Managing complex and busy diaries
• Providing proactive inbox management and correspondence support
• Coordinating meetings and preparing briefing materials
• Organising agendas, papers and follow-up actions for senior leadership meetings
• Processing expenses and arranging domestic and international travel
• Supporting events, visits and team activities
• Building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Contributing to efficient administrative processes and systems

About You

Applicants should demonstrate:

• Proven experience providing Executive Assistant / Personal Assistant ideally within a higher education setting
• Strong diary and inbox management experience
• Experience supporting multiple senior stakeholders simultaneously
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• The ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills
• Confidence working independently and managing competing priorities
• Experience within a research, education or membership organisation, would be advantageous, but is not essential.

If you have a strong track record of supporting senior leaders and are available to start at short notice, we would be keen to hear from you.  Please apply today a member of our TPP team will let you know the status of your application within 3 working days.
 

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.