Senior Executive Assistant, Vice-Chancellor’s Office

Part-time 22.5 hours per week

Birmingham Newman University is seeking a part-time Senior Executive Assistant. This role is primarily office-based, with the option for some remote working each week depending on business need.

This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a proactive and efficient Executive Support team in the Vice-Chancellor’s Office. The role will provide executive and administrative support to the Chief Financial Officer, and other members of the University Executive team as required, including providing proactive support for diary and email management. The post-holder will also provide secretarial support for University Committees and working group meetings, and contribute to the efficient administrative operations of the Executive Office. Further detail of the responsibilities that the post-holder will have can be found in the job description for the role.

The successful candidate should have:

• A good general level of education.
• Demonstrable experience as a Personal or Executive Assistant.
• Proven experience of providing effective administrative support in a large and complex organisation.
• Demonstrable experience of board/committee administration, including agenda management and minute-taking.
• The ability to use the full range of Microsoft Office 365 packages with a high degree of competence.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build credible relationships with a broad range of stakeholders, including senior staff.
• Excellent organisational, time management and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to maintain professionalism, discretion and confidentiality.

Informal enquiries about this opportunity are very welcome. Please contact Natalie Sumner-Cole, Head of the Vice-Chancellor’s Office at N.Sumner-Cole@staff.newman.ac.uk, to discuss the role further. 

Please click 'Apply’ button above to be redirected to our website, where you can download an application form and for further details about this role or alternatively please e-mail: recruitment@newman.ac.uk

Closing date for applications: Friday 3 January 2025

Interview Date: Tuesday 28 January 2025

Birmingham Newman University offers a wide range of staff benefits including 35 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time posts), pension scheme, chaplaincy and spiritual care, library services, free on-site parking, discounted travel scheme, cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme, occupational health and counselling services and staff development opportunities. Further details of the full range of staff benefits available can be found on our website: https://www.newman.ac.uk/knowledge-base/staff-benefits/ or please contact the Human Resources Department.

Birmingham Newman University is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Birmingham Newman University is located on Genners Lane, Bartley Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B32 3NT.

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