Area
Communications and Advocacy
Location
University Park
Salary
£29,740 to £36,446 per annum pro-rata depending on skills and experience.
Closing Date
Monday 29 June 2026
Reference
REG658726
As the Executive Assistant for Communications & Advocacy, your day will be fast-paced and varied, providing high-level professional support to the Directorate. You will be responsible for triaging correspondence and managing complex diaries to proactively address opportunities and challenges.
Beyond administrative duties, you will play a key role in the success of major University strategic initiatives by creating project plans, tracking timelines, and ensuring the Directorate is fully briefed and prepared for meetings.
This role places you at the heart of the External Relations department, ensuring leadership make efficient, effective decisions through your expert coordination.
You will join the Communications & Advocacy leadership team. While your primary focus is supporting the Directorate, you are part of a collaborative wider Administrative Team. We work closely with internal stakeholders across the University. Our team values an inclusive environment; we build effective working relationships that recognise and celebrate the diverse contributions of all our staff members.
We are looking for a proactive and highly organised professional who possesses:
You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes. To find out more, follow the link to our benefits website.
Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details.
This is a full-time (36.25 hours per week), temporary contract covering maternity leave, expected to end on 13 October 2027. If you are interested in part-time work (minimum 29 hours per week), we encourage you to apply. Please specify your preferred hours in your application.
This role is based in the Communications and Advocacy team on University Park Campus and will be offered on a hybrid basis with a blended approach of home and office working.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Louisa Robb, [email protected]. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.
