"Executive Assistant - Forres (1FTE)"

Location: Altyre Campus, Forres

The Glasgow School of Art (GSA) is a world leading, independent, university-level institution for the visual creative disciplines. We attract some of the finest academic and creative talent and are committed to creating and sustaining learning and working environments, where difference is respected and the widest possible range of cultural and social perspectives are valued.

We are seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant to join our Directorate team, providing high-level professional support to the Deputy Director and Vice Principal, Research and Innovation, based at our Altyre Campus in Forres.

In this role, you will deliver proactive and efficient EA/PA support, act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, and ensure the smooth operation of day-to-day activity within a small, collaborative team. You will also provide administrative support across Research, Innovation and Knowledge Exchange activity at the GSA Highlands and Islands Campus.

You will bring demonstrable experience as a PA/EA in an executive environment, strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to build effective working relationships with senior colleagues.

For informal enquiries, please contact Jen Allan at J.Allan@GSA.ac.uk

Download: job description

Closing date for submission of completed applications: 12 noon on Friday 28th November 2025.

Please note Interviews for this post will take place on Tuesday 2nd December 2025.

For full details and to apply online, please visit: gsa.engageats.co.uk/V2/Vacancy

If you don’t currently have the right to work and live in the UK, we are unable to offer sponsorship for skilled worker visa for this role as it does not meet the Home Office eligibility requirements. Details can be found on the Home Office website - www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

The Glasgow School of Art is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity in work and study. We strive to create and maintain an inclusive environment where all students and employees feel safe, understood and valued. Applications are welcomed from candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, ethnic or religious background, gender identity or sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, maternity, caring responsibilities or care experience.

We recognise we do not have the diversity of staff that we want and we particularly welcome and encourage applications from candidates who identify as being from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at The Glasgow School of Art.

To view our full Equality statement, please click here.

To view our Fair Work statement, please click here and to view our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion documents here.

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