Location
University of Warwick Campus, Coventry
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Department
Finance
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Position Type
Fixed Term
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Duration
Fixed-term contract for 12 months
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Salary
£31,236 to £34,610 per annum
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About the Role
Informal Queries
For informal queries about the role, please contact Olivia Brook (Uniperms) at
[email protected].
This is a rare opportunity to work at the heart of the Warwick Innovation District (WID), supporting a high‑profile Chair in a strategically important, externally facing role.
The post sits at the interface between the University, industry, government, and regional partners, and involves regular engagement with senior leaders, external stakeholders, and VIP contacts. It offers significant exposure to high‑level decision‑making and complex, varied work within a fast‑paced environment where professionalism, judgement, and discretion are essential.
This role would suit an experienced Senior PA who enjoys operating in a visible setting, working confidently with external stakeholders as well as internal colleagues, and being trusted to manage sensitive priorities on behalf of a senior leader.
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About You
The successful candidate will be an experienced Senior PA with a proven track record of supporting senior leaders in complex, high‑profile environments. They will be confident managing demanding diaries, coordinating travel and meetings, handling sensitive information with discretion, and exercising sound judgement when prioritising competing demands.
They will be proactive, calm under pressure, and highly organised, with excellent attention to detail. A strong relationship‑builder, they will represent the Chair’s office with confidence and professionalism while working collaboratively within the wider support team.
For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the
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About the Department
Warwick Innovation District brings together the University’s innovation activity, external partnerships, and place‑based development, working closely with industry, funders, and regional stakeholders. The team supports high‑profile initiatives that align academic excellence with economic and societal impact.
This role sits within a collaborative, professional support environment, offering exposure to a wide range of activities and the opportunity to contribute to work of strategic importance to the University and the region.
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About the University
We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 106th in the world and 8th in the UK.* Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.**
Find out more about us at warwick.ac.uk/about/.
- World University Ranking 2024, Guardian University Guide 2025
** Research Excellence Framework 2021
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How to Apply
CLOSING DEADLINE: Sunday 28 June 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time)
To apply for this vacancy, please click the link below:
Senior PA | Uniperms
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Right to Work in the UK
We wish to advise applicants that this role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa. If you do not yet have the right to work in the UK you will need to check the UK Government Website to see if you are eligible to obtain the right to work in the UK through one of the other UK immigration routes before you make your application.
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