Personal Assistant to Director of Development - CG

Personal Assistant to the Director of Development - CG4870

The University of StAndrews was named the UK's top university in The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2027
, reaffirming its position as one of the world'sleading centres of learning, teaching and research. Through a global community of alumni, philanthropists and supporters, the Development Office secures the philanthropic investment that enables St Andrews to transform lives through education, research and innovation.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Development Office at a pivotal time as the University advances its ambitious £300 million Making Waves campaign supporting scholarships, world-leading research, capital projects and sustainability initiatives.

We are seeking an exceptional Personal Assistant to provide high-level executive support to the Director of Development. Working in a fast-paced and internationally focused environment, you will play a central role in ensuring the effective operation of the Director's Office, acting as a trusted coordinator across a wide rangeof strategic activities.

This varied and rewarding role will involve managing a complex schedule, coordinating senior-level meetings and international travel, preparing high-quality briefing materials and correspondence, and supporting engagement with alumni, donors and senior stakeholders around the world. You will also provide line management and support to the Development Assistant (US), helping to ensure the smooth delivery of administrative support across the team.

The successful candidate will be highly organised, proactive and professional, with outstanding communication skills, exceptional judgement and the ability to manage competing priorities with discretion and confidence.

This is a rare opportunity to work closely with asenior leader at one of the world's leading universities and to contribute to afundraising campaign that will shape the future of St Andrews for generations to come.

St Andrews offers more than just a place to work it isa place to belong. We value collegiality, inclusion, and wellbeing, and we are committed to creating a workplace where staff can thrive and perform at theirbest.

In addition to the salary on offer for this position,there are a wide range of benefits for staff working at the University of StAndrews. The package for the Personal Assistant to the Director of Development includes:

• Financial contribution to relocation (subject to eligibility)
• Membership ofthe S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range offamily friendly policies, supporting work-life balance
• Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
• Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bustravel
• Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, accessto training and development opportunities including Linked In Learning, accessto library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme
• 34 Days Annual Leave plus 5 Public Holidays.

At St Andrews, equality,diversity, and inclusion are central to who we are and form a core pillar ofour University Strategy. We are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and supportive workplace, reflected in our participation in national diversity charter sand awards, including Athena Swan, Carer Positive and the Race Equality Charter.

We particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian, minority ethnic and minority religions backgrounds and from LGBTQ+ and disabled people.

Closing Date: 23 October 2026

Interview Date: 2 November / 3 November

Start Date:

01 December or as soon as possible thereafter

Personal Assistant to the Director of Development - CG4870