Birmingham Newman University are seeking a full-time Senior Executive Assistant. This role is primarily office-based, with the option for some remote working each week depending on business need.

This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a proactive and efficient Executive Support team in the Vice-Chancellor’s Office. This is a split role with two key elements. One of these elements will be to provide executive support to the University Secretary, and other members of the University Executive team as required, including providing proactive support for diary and email management. The post-holder will also provide administrative support to the governance and compliance functions of the University, will provide secretarial support for University Committees and working group meetings, and contribute to the efficient administrative operations of the Executive Office. Further detail of the responsibilities that the post-holder will have can be found in the job description for the role.

The successful candidate should have:

• A good general level of education.
• Demonstrable experience as a Personal or Executive Assistant.
• Proven experience of providing effective administrative support in a large and complex organisation.
• Demonstrable experience of board/committee administration, including agenda management and minute-taking.
• The ability to use the full range of Microsoft Office 365 packages with a high degree of competence, including Microsoft Teams / SharePoint.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build credible relationships with a broad range of stakeholders, including senior staff.
• Excellent organisational, time management and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to maintain professionalism, discretion and confidentiality.

Informal enquiries about this opportunity are very welcome. Please contact Natalie Sumner-Cole, Head of the Vice-Chancellor’s Office at N.Sumner-Cole@staff.newman.ac.uk, to discuss the role further.

An application form and further details about this role are available from: newman.ac.uk/jobs or alternatively please e-mail: recruitment@newman.ac.uk

Closing date for applications: Thursday 11 January 2024

Interview Date: Tuesday 6 February 2024

Birmingham Newman University offers a wide range of staff benefits including 35 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time posts), pension scheme, chaplaincy and spiritual care, library services, free on-site parking, discounted travel scheme, cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme, occupational health and counselling services and staff development opportunities. Further details of the full range of staff benefits available can be found on our website: https://www.newman.ac.uk/knowledge-base/staff-benefits/ or please contact the Human Resources Department.

Birmingham Newman University is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Birmingham Newman University is located on Genners Lane, Bartley Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B32 3NT.