Executive Assistant to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Maternity Cover (Full Time, Fixed Term Contract up to 12 Months)

Salary: Grade 7 £31,387 to £33,882 per annum (The point of entry will be dependent upon relevant qualifications and experience)  

Harper Adams University is looking to recruit an Executive Assistant to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor to cover a period of maternity leave (up to 12 months). 

The holder of this post will provide comprehensive, proactive and professional administration in support of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and the Associate Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research and Research Culture). The role requires an individual who is versatile, effective and organised and can manage several pieces of work concurrently. 

In addition to the formal interview, short listed candidates will be required to complete several role related tasks which will assess diary management skills, allocation of priorities, basic data analysis and desk research. 

Experience/Qualification required:

• Level 6 Honours Degree, or equivalent and demonstrable experience. 

The role is predominantly campus based, however there may be some occasional opportunities for remote working in agreement with the Deputy-Vice-Chancellor and dependant on business need. 

If you have any queries or questions or for an informal discussion, please contact Hayley Cook via e-mail at hcook@harper-adams.ac.uk or phone on 01952815484. 

For further information about the University or to see the full job description, please visit our website at www.harper-adams.ac.uk. 

Application Procedure:

Please click on the above ‘Apply’ button to be redirected to our website Harper Adams e-Recruitment programme at http://jobs.harper-adams.ac.uk to be completed no later than midnight on 13 January 2025.

Please note that interviews will be held on Thursday 23 January 2025

Should you require any adjustments to complete your application for this role then please contact vacancies@harper-adams.ac.uk. 

If you do not yet have the right to work in the UK and/or are seeking sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa in the UK, please follow this link https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration which contains further information about obtaining the right to work in the UK and details about eligibility for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa.

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