Executive Assistant Full time, permanent Based Horizons (Reading, Berkshire) with two days per week working from home Salary £34,000 FTE pa This is a high-level professional and fast-paced role within our ambitious university, where you will take responsibility for delivering effective and efficient support to the Chief Operating Officer (COO). You will take a proactive approach to coordinating and directly supporting the work of the COO and their interactions with other members of the Executive, the Senior Leadership Team and their wider departments. You will also work with fellow Executive Assistants, as well as providing support to the COOs direct reports, aiding them in the delivery of their duties. You must: Have relevant experience in an EA or administration role supporting senior staff. Be able to professionally and confidently handle a busy and varied workload, which is sometimes pressured requiring task switching. Be digitally competent with strong communication skills, including report writing. Be on board with our behaviours and committed to delivering positive outcomes for our students. At University of the Built Environment we expect employees to demonstrate our values: Passion, Integrity, Excellence and Support. Student satisfaction and success are our main drivers, and our people consistently report high levels of employee engagement; your contribution will be valued should you join us. We are a long-standing and leading provider of supported online education with a long-term ambition to be the worlds most sustainable university. At The London School of Architecture, our students study onsite. Staff wellbeing and work-life balance are a priority for us, with flexible working arrangements and a generous holiday allowance amongst some of our key employee benefits. To view the full job specification and to apply, visit our careers site. Vacancy closes on Wednesday 3 June 2026 at 10:00. EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION We champion equality, diversity, and inclusion in our workforce. We celebrate diversity and the strengths it brings to our staff body, our student community and our Board of Trustees, recognising that people are key to our success. Our aim is to attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds.