Executive Assistant

London School of Economics and Political Science - Executive Office

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Salary from £36,513 to £41,565 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £44,468 pa inclusive of London allowance

The Executive Office has an exciting new opportunity to work with our Senior Executive Assistant to the President and Vice Chancellor. This role offers the right person the opportunity to work closely within the Executive Office as part of a proactive and collegiate support team. Working collaboratively, you will deliver the highest standards of professional executive administrative support, managing all aspects of the President and Vice Chancellor’s remit along with supporting other Senior Executive Assistants on occasion, with the wider work of the Senior Management Team.

Candidates should have:

• Proven, significant experience as Secretary or Executive Assistant
• Experience of dealing with sensitive and confidential information
• Experience of providing complex support in a wider organisation
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Proven ability to exercise sound judgement and initiative in managing tasks independently, including handling highly confidential and sensitive information appropriately and resolving complex problems where immediate solutions are not evident.
• Experience of working with a range of people at all levels of seniority and demonstrable ability to manage sensitive relationships effectively.
• Highly organised with the ability to plan, prioritise, and manage multiple tasks to meet deadlines, while maintaining a meticulous and detail-oriented approach

We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working, and excellent training and development opportunities.

We are committed to fostering a supportive environment for flexibility and this role will also allow some hybrid working in line with the team demands, after an initial induction period.

For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and the person specification.

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The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 13th March 2026 (23.59 UK time)
with interviews due to be held w/c 30th March 2026.

Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.

Please note: We anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the advert once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage. If you delete or withdraw your application, you will not be able to re-apply for this vacancy. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview.