Job title
Executive Officer to the Vice-Chancellor
Job reference
REQ241143
Date posted
06/01/2025
Application closing date
26/01/2025
Location
Loughborough
Package
£34,866 to £45,163 per annum
Job description
Full time, Open ended
Unlock the next stage of your development with us.
Join us and be part of a vibrant community at Loughborough University.
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:
Have a track record of providing high-quality and proactive professional support to a senior leader
Bring your expertise in creative problem-solving, professional judgment and discretion
Work to tight deadlines and across multiple priorities, working both independently and as part of a team
Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as experience in creating clear and concise written materials
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: [email protected].
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
Generous annual leave allowance up to 44 days (inclusive of Bank Holidays & University closure days)
Competitive pension schemes
A range of childcare support initiatives and benefits including childcare vouchers; on-site university nursery (with salary sacrifice scheme); and holiday play schemes.
We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies.
BUPA Cash Plan (100 scheme)
Employee Assistance Programme
Season ticket loan scheme
On campus parking with charging points for electric vehicles
Fantastic range of sports facilities and preferential membership packages available
Fantastic CPD and inclusive resources for development