We are seeking an experienced Executive Assistant with strong administrative capabilities (including minute taking) with an interest/experience of working within Higher Education.
Note, this is a new contracted position to start in August/September 2021 until Jan 2022.
Who will you be working for?
Our client is a specialist further education provider.
What will you be doing?
You will be working within a friendly and busy EA Team. The position will include delivering high-quality support to an interim Senior Manager.
You will also:
- Provide administrative support – minute taking, proof reading, drafting documents and other documents/paperwork processing.
- Develop and maintain a network of contacts both internal and external.
- Management of incoming and outgoing communications.
- Prepare and process payments (expenses etc.).
- Complex diary management.
- Supporting with project work where required.
- Monitor department budget using internal systems and liaising with Finance.
- Work closely with other departments, committees and work groups.
- Coordinate meetings and any other relevant itinerary planning.
This is a hands-on role where you will be supporting a Senior management. It is essential that the role holder can demonstrate exceptional communication skills, strong IT skills, excellent attention to detail, a high level of numeracy and a commitment to delivering excellent customer service.
You will have:
- Educated to degree level or equivalent.
- Knowledge of higher education funding processes – desired but not essential.
- Proven experience within a similar position providing senior level support and administrative support to committee and work groups.
- Ability to work independently.
- Project coordination experience.
- Budget control experience.
The Executive Assistant is a contracted position paying a salary range of £30,440pa - £34,240pa (dependent on experience).
Note, this is a new contracted position, following successful interview to start in August/September 2021 until Jan 2022.
Are you keen to find out more?
Please click on the link below to apply.