Senior Executive Assistant

The School of Physics is seeking a motivated and confident Senior Executive Assistant to provide excellent customer service and administrative support to the School, its staff and its Executive Leadership team. You will be working within the core executive support function as a team of 3.

As Senior Executive Assistant, you’ll provide high-level support to senior leaders in the School of Physics. You’ll manage diaries and emails, coordinate meetings and events, and prepare reports and presentations. You’ll oversee the executive support function, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and excellent customer service. Your role will also include managing information systems, liaising across the University, arranging travel and logistics, and supporting projects and initiatives.

You have proven experience in high-level administration, including managing diaries and emails for senior leaders. You’re highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to prioritise and manage your own workload. You’re confident using Microsoft Office and digital tools to manage data and information, and you have strong communication and customer service skills to work effectively with colleagues at all levels. Experience supervising others and responding positively to change is essential.

We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.