Job description
Full time, Open ended
This role is campus-based, with occasional opportunities to work remotely in line with the VCO’s approach to hybrid working.
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We are currently recruiting for an Executive Officer to the Vice-Chancellor to join our dynamic Vice-Chancellor’s Office. This is an exciting opportunity to take on a wide-ranging role that works directly and closely with the Vice-Chancellor to support the University’s leadership team and the delivery of the University’s strategic ambitions.
In this pivotal role, you will be the Vice-Chancellor’s trusted partner. You will bring pace, clarity and calm to a fast-moving environment. You will provide proactive, high-quality executive and administrative support to the Vice-Chancellor, as well as leading on key support functions such as preparing briefings, supporting projects and prioritising tasks strategically.
To be successful in this role, you will:
1. Have a track record of providing high-quality and proactive professional support to a senior leader
2. Bring your expertise in creative problem-solving, professional judgment and discretion
3. Work to tight deadlines and across multiple priorities, working both independently and as part of a team
4. Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as experience in creating clear and concise written materials
5. Have degree-level education or equivalent experience
With a huge amount of variety in the role, there is an outstanding opportunity for you to develop and continually grow.
If this role sounds of interest, we would love to hear from you.