Executive Support Officer
Executive Support Officer
£32,039 to £36,153 per annum
37.5 hours per week
Permanent
About the Role
Are you seeking a role working with staff and students in a dynamic team environment? The Executive Support Officer will provide professional executive support to the Vice Chancellor, Principal and CEO and his senior management team. This will involve preparing management papers, policies, dealing with complaints and consultation responses, providing project support and professional PA support for committees and groups, and managing the Vice Chancellor, Principal and CEO’s diary. The postholder will also need to work with discretion and tact, handling sensitive matters.
About You
- Computer literate, organised, and able to work methodically and accurately.
- Ability to demonstrate a professional, empathetic and customer focused approach.
- Proactive individual who can undertake complex administrative work efficiently, using initiative.
- Ability to synthesise large amounts of information succinctly, enabling effective communication to a range of audiences.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and able to easily develop and maintain good networks and working relationships with colleagues at all levels, as well as with external stakeholders.
- Qualified at degree level (or equivalent qualifications and experience)
We offer a fantastic package of staff benefits including:
- 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
- Support for continuous professional development
- Hybrid working opportunities
- 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 2023) 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 22nd September 2024
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.
