Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. We couldn't exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which we belong. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today. We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic Executive Support Officer (ESO) to work as part of a small team supporting our Directors in the Faculty of Health, Innovation, Technology and Science. Previous experience in a similar role would be an advantage, but as importantly you will be self-motivated, pro-active, possess excellent administrative and IT skills and be comfortable working in a rapidly changing environment. This is 9-month fixed term appointment to cover maternity leave. What will you be doing? The team will: Proactively manage diaries to ensure the smooth running of all day-to-day activities, using professional judgement to effectively balance their time, prioritising the most important meetings, identifying, and resolving conflicts before they arise and anticipating requirements in advance Arrange and support a range of meetings with both external stakeholders and internal colleagues Give secretariat support, including collating and circulating agendas and papers, and taking accurate and concise minutes or notes, for a range of routine, complex, technical, or confidential meetings Provide help and support to Directors and their teams on a range of ad hoc and longer-term projects and pieces of work Draft suitable replies to correspondence where appropriate and to research background information as required What are we looking for? The ESO post holder will have: Demonstrable experience with a wide range of external stakeholders A sound and grounded understanding of the importance in building, nurturing and protecting relationships between the Faculty PVC, students, staff, key external stakeholders and professional bodies Efficient IT skills, especially competent in the use of Microsoft Office Effective communication skills, both written and oral, with great attention to detail A high level of discretion and integrity Demonstrate problem-solving skills. In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction and development support as well as family-friendly policies. This is an exciting time to join the university as we deliver the LJMU Strategy 2030 and its vision of LJMU as an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures, by placing students at the heart of everything we do. If you feel that this is the role you have been looking for and your skills and experience can make a real difference at LJMU, we look forward to hearing from you. We would encourage applications from all individuals who meet the advert criteria, but would particularly encourage applications from women; Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups, LGBTQ groups; and disabled people. The University is proud of its commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and endeavours to cultivate a staff base that is representative of society. Please let us know if you have an impairment and require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.