Description

Executive Assistant

Permanent, full time (35 hrs/wk)

Split place of work between Horizons (Reading, Berkshire) and Home

Salary £28,000 - £30,000 FTE pa plus benefits

** We’re looking for an experienced EA with fantastic organisational skills, who’s proactive and pre-emptive, eager to get stuck in and actively contribute to helping UCEM achieve its goals!**

University College of Estate Management (UCEM) is a long-standing and leading provider of supported online education. We exist to provide accessible, relevant and cost-effective education which enhances careers, increases professionalism and leads to a better Built Environment; we are also very passionate about sustainability. Operating from the UK and Hong Kong we have a global reach, and at any one time over 3,500 students are studying online with us. UCEM passed its first ever inspection by Ofsted with flying colours after earning an overall rating of ‘Good’ in November 2021.

This is a new opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant to join UCEM and support our Vice-Principals to help meet the UCEM vision: to become the Centre of Excellence for Built Environment Education! You must have previous relevant experience in a high level secretarial or administrative role, with strong relationship building and communication skills (particularly in being clear and concise), as well as the ability to work flexibly and efficiently. Excellent IT skills (MS Office), particularly Excel and Outlook, are essential. Sound knowledge of, or experience in, the higher education or another regulated environment is essential for success in this role.

Your key responsibilities will centre around:

• Supporting the Vice-Principals in all aspects of diary management
• Provide project support for strategies, policies and project planning being led by the Vice-Principals Book UK and international travel
• Organise and support meetings, including preparing meeting packs and minute taking Ghost write communications and assist in proofreading other UCEM documentation on behalf of the Executive Directors Deal proactively with incoming post and emails, including preparing draft responses and seeking information from relevant sources

At UCEM we expect employees to demonstrate our values: Passion, Integrity, Excellence and Support. Student satisfaction and success are our main drivers and our people consistently report high levels of employee engagement; your contribution will be valued should you join us.

JOB SPECIFICATION

We have a very detailed job specification for this role so please, before applying, take a look at our website via the button below.

INFORMAL DISCUSSION

If you are unsure whether to apply for this vacancy but feel this role is exciting and want to find out more, we strongly encourage you to call the hiring manager (details below/within Job Specification) to discuss the role as well as your skills and experience.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Zoe Crowley on 0118 467 2381 or email [email protected] alternatively contact the HR team on 0118 467 2433 / 2349 or by an email.

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Name:UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF ESTATE MANAGEMENT

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