Executive Assistant

Department:
Executive Support Office

Location:
York

Salary:
£24,715 to £26,642 per annum

Hours:
37

Closing Date:
Sunday 19 March 2023 at midnight

Interview Date:
Monday 03 April 2023

Reference:
078-23

Full time permanent
Location: York
Salary is £23,715 to £25,642 per annum
Situated in the heart of the historic city of York, and with the recent addition of our new London Campus, York St John University has a long and proud tradition as a distinguished higher education provider. Our success is founded on the quality of academic teaching and research, our thriving campus environments, our professional and pastoral support, and our values of an inclusive, innovative and ambitious community with a strong sense of belonging.
The Team
The Executive Support Office (ESO) is a small, friendly and vibrant team of professional administrators who collectively support four members of the Executive Board.
Required Skills and Experience
You will be an experienced administrator who can deliver consistently high quality professional and confidential support at senior management level. You will have a professional approach and be able to demonstrate strong administrative skills, an ability to problem solve, and a commitment to delivering excellent customer service. We are looking for someone who can work collaboratively within a team to pro-actively resolve issues. You will have strong organisational skills. The ESO work with colleagues across the University dealing with people at all levels, therefore the ability to develop and manage good relationships, and provide a point of contact for enquiries to be dealt with quickly, efficiently and confidentially is essential.
Additional Information
For informal enquiries, please contact Mandy Towell, Executive Support Office Manager, at m.towell@yorksj.ac.uk
If you require a reasonable adjustment in order to apply for this position please contact vacancies@yorksj.ac.uk. Within the application form there is an opportunity for you to request a reasonable adjustment at the interview stage of the process, however if you wish to discuss this in further detail at any point in the process please do not hesitate to contact us.
We offer a wide range of employee benefits including -

• Excellent annual leave entitlement, including five discretionary university closure days over the Christmas period
• Pension scheme
• Health Cash Plan after one years' service
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Relocation expenses package for certain roles

We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive policies and facilities to support staff from different backgrounds. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive working environment, consideration is given to all requests for job share or flexible working arrangements.
Please note that CVs are not accepted in place of the application form.

Closing Date - Sunday 19 March 2023 at midnight
Provisional Interview Date - Monday 03 April 2023

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £23,715.00-£25,642.00 per year