Executive Assistant to Chief Operating Officer
Executive Assistant to Chief Operating Officer
£32,680 per annum
A minimum of 37.5 hours per week
Permanent
About the Role:
We have a great opportunity for a conscientious individual to work with our Chief Operating Officer (COO) as their Executive Assistant.
- You will work alongside the COO helping them to manage their schedule and workload, assisting in the day-to-day administration as well as project management
- You will need excellent time management skills, the ability to manage a busy diary and inbox, complete tasks to a high standard with good knowledge and understanding of drafting and presenting documents
- In addition, you will work with the COO direct line reports in Finance, Estates, Digital Services/Continuous Improvement and Business Development
- You will be involved in preparing management papers, providing project support, minute taking and facilitating meetings
About You:
- You are an adaptable team player with experience of supporting senior postholders
- Computer literate, organised and able to work methodically and accurately
- Able to work with extreme confidentiality and demonstrate a professional, empathetic and customer focused approach
- A self-starter who is able to work independently using their own initiative undertaking complex administrative work efficiently
- A good communicator able to work with senior management and support staff, developing and maintaining good relationships with the wider staff and external stakeholders
- Qualified to degree level preferably with admin training and qualifications to level 3 (or equivalent qualifications and experience)
We offer a fantastic package of staff benefits including:
- Hybrid working arrangements with blended approach of office and home working
- 25 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays rising to 30 days with length of service
- Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
- Generous pension scheme (LGPS)
- Employee Discounts Scheme
- Onsite fitness facilities
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Support for continuous professional development
- Flexible working opportunities available
- Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave
About Us
Hartpury University and Hartpury College are among the UK’s leading specialist education providers in agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary nursing. Located in Gloucestershire, Hartpury University and Hartpury College sit side-by-side on a beautiful 360-hectare campus. We provide world-class facilities to more than 4,500 university and college-level students studying undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, A-levels and diplomas, as well as undertaking industry research. The University is rated top 10 in the UK for Teaching Quality (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025) and has 97% graduate employability, whilst the College is rated Ofsted Outstanding in all areas. A passionate and innovative business culture and exceptional support networks make Hartpury an ideal career choice.
Hartpury is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves. We particularly welcome applicants that we are underrepresented in, including those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ communities, and those living with disabilities. As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion we offer a range of inclusive policies, flexible working arrangements and a multi-faith space to support staff from different backgrounds. To find out more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity, please click here.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
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The closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 29th June 2025.
Interviews will be held on w/c 7th July 2025.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK.
