Executive Assistant

Newcastle University

Company description:

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

Job description:

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity to join Newcastle University Executive Office. We are seeking a motivated and organised Executive Assistant to provide high level executive support to members of the Senior Management team by identifying and anticipating needs, managing communications, and managing the flow of business in and out of the Senior Management Team. The role also includes high level support for the University's governance activities including administrative support for meetings of Council, Senate and Court.

We are particularly keen to hear from colleagues who can be proactive and work independently as well as part of an established team of colleagues. You will work closely with the administrative team in the Executive Office while liaising with teams supporting Pro-Vice-Chancellors and senior management within the University faculties. This is a fantastic opportunity, with a broad range of responsibilities.

To provide high level administrative and project support for the University's senior management team based in King's Gate. This will include providing specific day-to-day support for one or more senior managers, at least one of whom will be a member of Executive Board. To support the University's governance arrangements and provide professional committee support.

You may be called upon to provide support wherever it is required in the office, to ensure full cover for the senior management team on a day-to-day basis.

To apply, please complete an online application and upload a CV and a cover letter. Please complete any application questions as directed. Your cover letter is a supporting statement, and you should outline how you meet the essential criteria of the role and evidence this with examples.

Please contact Heidi Shultz on heidi.shultz@ncl.ac.uk for an informal chat.