Personal Assistant

About the role

We are seeking a Personal Assistant to work for the Executive Support Group at the University of Leicester to support one or more senior University leaders. Within this role, you will be expected to use your initiative and independent judgement to fulfil a wide range of support functions, including management of diaries, emails and correspondence, and minute taking and committee servicing, as required.

You will be expected to resolve issues to ensure an efficient, high-level customer service is delivered at all times. This will involve identifying gaps in information and providing relevant recommendations to internal and external stakeholders. You will be responsible for adapting and improving current working practices to ensure the efficiency of their office as well as supporting them administratively in the delivery of their strategic objectives.

To be the ideal candidate for this role you will be able to work independently and deliver excellent personal assistant support. You will fulfil a number of administrative functions including email and diary management, maintaining systems and processes, arranging and facilitating external engagements, and providing confidential support. You will be proactive in using your own initiative and judgement to resolve many issues independently, be able to determine the urgency and appropriateness of requests.

You will possess the high standard of professional performance required to represent senior members of University staff, and the communication skills necessary to work with a diverse array of internal and external stakeholders.

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Pritty Moman at

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.

As a diverse and forward‑thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.

We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Full‑time or job share, permanent