Personal Assistant

School/Division:
President and Vice-Chancellor's Office

Vacancy terms:
Full-time or job share, permanent

Salary details:
Grade 6 - £33,002 to £37,694 per annum, pro‑rata if part‑time

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. In this role you will use 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 resolve issues to ensure an efficient, high‑level customer service is delivered at all times. This involves identifying gaps in information and providing relevant recommendations to internal and external stakeholders. You will adapt and improve current working practices to ensure the efficiency of the office as well as support the leaders in delivering their strategic objectives.

Ideal candidates can work independently and deliver excellent personal assistant support, performing administrative functions such as email and diary management, maintaining systems and processes, arranging and facilitating external engagements, and providing confidential support.

You will be proactive in using your initiative and judgement to resolve many issues independently, determine the urgency and appropriateness of requests, and possess a high standard of professional performance required to represent senior University staff. Excellent communication skills are required to work with a diverse array of internal and external stakeholders.

The University offers a competitive salary package, an excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

As a diverse and forward‑thinking employer, we embed equity, diversity and inclusion principles into everything we do. We are committed to the wellbeing of all staff and to the sustainability of our environment on campus and beyond.