Executive Assistant to the Provost’s Office

SOAS University of London is the leading Higher Education institution in Europe specialising in the study of Asia, Africa and the Near and Middle East.  SOAS University of London is positioned to play a leading role in reimagining higher education globally, with a new strategic plan in place as the basis for the renewal and revitalisation of the University which commits SOAS to both student responsiveness and research intensity. SOAS is moving towards a new model of international partnerships which is responsive to the transnational character of our global challenges.

About the Department

The Provost’s Office comprises the Provost, Deans of Colleges, Director of Global Learning and Teaching, Head of Education Strategy and Student Experience, Head of Planning and the Learning and Teaching Enhancement team and the team that provides direct support to advancing the operational and strategic leadership of the University.

The team within the Provost’s Office provides essential support to the Provost and Provost’s Senior Management Team, including the execution of their internal leadership roles and external work.

About the Role

Reporting to the Executive Officer to the Provost’s Office, this role will provide day-to-day, high-level support, including managing diaries, arranging and coordinating national and international travel, managing correspondence, processing payments and receipts, and organising events hosted by the Provost. In addition, the post holder will assist the team to ensure the smooth running and productivity of the Provost’s office, greeting internal and external visitors, welcoming delegations and  handling queries.

The post holder will have significant experience in providing high-level executive assistance to senior leaders within large and complex organisations. You will be an effective communicator, both verbally and in writing, and have the ability to work across multiple parts and at all levels of an organisation, with tact and diplomacy. You will have proven organisational and work management skills, and an ability to deliver under pressure, often working to tight deadlines.

You can find further information on the key criteria for the role in the Job Description and Person Specification, along with a full list of duties and responsibilities, which can be found on the SOAS website.

How to Apply

Closing Date: Sunday, 14 July 2024

Interviews to be Held: TBC, indicatively the week commencing 12 August 2024

Further information

We would particularly welcome applications from candidates from working class, first generation Higher Education, Black, Asian, other minority ethnic and underrepresented groups from within the UK and beyond. All appointment decisions will be made on merit, following a fair and competitive process.

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