Full time, Open ended
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We are currently recruiting for an Executive Officer to the Vice-Chancellor to join our dynamic Vice-Chancellor’s Office. This is an exciting opportunity to take on a wide-ranging role that works directly and closely with the Vice-Chancellor to support the University’s leadership team and the delivery of the University’s strategic ambitions.
In this pivotal role, you will provide proactive, high-quality executive and administrative support to the Vice-Chancellor, as well as leading on key support functions such as preparing briefings, supporting projects and prioritising tasks strategically.
To be successful in this role, you will:
1. Have a track record of providing high-quality and proactive professional support to a senior leader
2. Bring your expertise in creative problem-solving, professional judgment and discretion
3. Work to tight deadlines and across multiple priorities, working both independently and as part of a team
4. Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as experience in creating clear and concise written materials
5. Have degree-level education or equivalent experience
With a huge amount of variety in the role, there is an outstanding opportunity for you to develop and continually grow.
If this role sounds of interest, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion, please contact Dr Jenna Waters, Deputy Chief of Staff via email at: j.waters@lboro.ac.uk.
For more information, refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
Closing date: Sunday 26 January 2025
First-stage interview date: Friday 7 February 2025
Final-stage interview and assessment: Friday 14 February 2025
Application process
Please click on the link to apply.
Alongside your CV and application, please ensure you provide a detailed supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria for the person specification.
Our benefits
1. Generous annual leave allowance up to 44 days (inclusive of Bank Holidays & University closure days)
2. Competitive pension schemes
3. A range of childcare support initiatives and benefits including childcare vouchers; on-site university nursery (with salary sacrifice scheme); and holiday play schemes.
4. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies.
5. BUPA Cash Plan (100 scheme)
6. Employee Assistance Programme
7. Season ticket loan scheme
8. On campus parking with charging points for electric vehicles
9. Fantastic range of sports facilities and preferential membership packages available
10. Fantastic CPD and inclusive resources for development
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