🌟 Executive Officer to a Member of the University Executive TeamLocation: Bournemouth / Poole - Temporary - £20.72 an hour (2 months approx could be longer) 3 days office 2 home
🚀 Be the Strategic Force Behind University Leadership
This is not just a support role-it's a front-row seat to the inner workings of university leadership. As Executive Officer to a member of the University Executive Team (UET), you'll be a trusted partner, a master coordinator, and a driving force behind key initiatives. You'll manage complex schedules, lead communications, and ensure that high-level decisions are executed with precision and impact.If you thrive in fast-paced environments, love solving problems before they arise, and want to work where your influence is felt across every corner of the university-this is your moment.
🎯 What You'll Be Doing
💼 Executive-Level Partnership
* Act as the right hand to a UET member, managing their schedule, priorities, and time with finesse
* Use sound judgment to negotiate diary demands and ensure strategic alignment across their portfolio
* Handle correspondence with professionalism-screening, drafting, and responding on their behalf
* Anticipate needs and prepare them for every meeting, from high-stakes negotiations to formal hearings
* Coordinate travel, expenses, and logistics with precision and discretion
🧠 Strategic Coordination & Project Management
* Prepare speeches, presentations, and briefing materials for internal and external audiences
* Lead and support projects across communications, document management, and meeting logistics
* Act as clerk for university committees-organising meetings, preparing agendas, and tracking actions
* Manage FOI requests and maintain robust filing systems for rapid information retrieval
* Liaise with senior stakeholders across the UK and internationally
🤝 Collaborative Leadership Support
* Build strong relationships with direct reports and teams, maintaining task lists and briefing notes
* Work closely with other Executive Officers to ensure seamless support across the UET
* Provide cover and support during busy periods-team spirit is everything
* Champion service excellence and continuous improvement across all areas of responsibility
🌈 What You Bring
* A proactive, self-starting mindset with razor-sharp organisational skills
* Confidence in handling sensitive information and high-level stakeholders
* A natural ability to anticipate needs and stay two steps ahead
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* A collaborative spirit and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-profile environment
* Pace, accuracy and initiative
* Experience in an Executive Assistant / PA role
💬 Why You'll Love It Here
* Be part of a forward-thinking university shaping the future of education
* Work alongside inspiring leaders and a supportive team
* Make a visible impact on strategic initiatives and university-wide priorities
* Enjoy a role that's varied, challenging, and deeply rewarding
What you need to do now
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