Job Title: Executive Assistant to Executive Management Team
Location: Birmingham
Salary: £31,406 – £33,309 per annum – SS5.
Job type: Permanent, Full Time.
UCB is a vibrant and diverse university, situated in the heart of Birmingham city centre. We offer both Further and Higher Education programmes as well as apprenticeships and degree apprenticeships, and approximately 30% of our student community is made up of Further Education students.
The opportunity to join us as an Executive Assistant to the Executive Management Team has arisen. The successful applicant is not required to have traditional PA or secretarial experience, the University would welcome candidates with administrative experience from a range of settings.
The Role:
In this varied and integral role you will be responsible for providing a high-level of support to the Executive Management Team (EMT) including being the first point of contact for EMT members, the co-ordination of meeting agendas, diary management and dealing discreetly with matters and communications of a confidential nature. You will become familiar with the strategic issues concerning the University and keep up-to-date with current policy and initiatives affecting the University.
Candidate Requirements:
To be successful, your essential skills will centre around IT literacy: fully versed in Office 365 and MS Teams; strong digital and presentation preparation and your communication skills, both spoken and written, will be excellent.
UCB is an equal opportunities employer. We are open to applications from a diverse range of candidates, including males, who are under-represented in this area.
Benefits:
- 38 days’ paid leave per year (26 days’ annual leave plus 12 bank holiday and concessionary days)
- Local government/Teachers’ pension scheme
- Private healthcare
- Excellent staff development opportunities
- Salary sacrifice car leasing, tech and cycle schemes
- Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking
- Hybrid Working Opportunities
- Free On-site Gym Membership
- Employee Assistance Programme
Extra Information:
All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.
Closing Date – Friday 20th May 2022 at midday.
Interview Dates – TBC
UCB is an equal opportunities employer.
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Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of: Executive Assistant, EA, Executive Assistant to CEO, Executive Assistant to the Managing Director, Executive Assistant to Management, will also be considered for this role.
