Executive Officer

�? Executive Officer to a Member of the University Executive TeamLocation: Bournemouth / Poole – Temporary – £20.72 an hour (2 months approx could be longer) 3 days office 2 home

?? Be the Strategic Force Behind University Leadership

This is not just a support role-it’s a front-row seat to the inner workings of university leadership. As Executive Officer to a member of the University Executive Team (UET), you’ll be a trusted partner, a master coordinator, and a driving force behind key initiatives. You’ll manage complex schedules, lead communications, and ensure that high-level decisions are executed with precision and impact.If you thrive in fast-paced environments, love solving problems before they arise, and want to work where your influence is felt across every corner of the university-this is your moment.

�? What You’ll Be Doing

?? Executive-Level Partnership

Act as the right hand to a UET member, managing their schedule, priorities, and time with finesse
Use sound judgment to negotiate diary demands and ensure strategic alignment across their portfolio
Handle correspondence with professionalism-screening, drafting, and responding on their behalf
Anticipate needs and prepare them for every meeting, from high-stakes negotiations to formal hearings
Coordinate travel, expenses, and logistics with precision and discretion

?? Strategic Coordination & Project Management

Prepare speeches, presentations, and briefing materials for internal and external audiences
Lead and support projects across communications, document management, and meeting logistics
Act as clerk for university committees-organising meetings, preparing agendas, and tracking actions
Manage FOI requests and maintain robust filing systems for rapid information retrieval
Liaise with senior stakeholders across the UK and internationally

?? Collaborative Leadership Support

Build strong relationships with direct reports and teams, maintaining task lists and briefing notes
Work closely with other Executive Officers to ensure seamless support across the UET
Provide cover and support during busy periods-team spirit is everything
Champion service excellence and continuous improvement across all areas of responsibility

�? What You Bring

A proactive, self-starting mindset with razor-sharp organisational skills
Confidence in handling sensitive information and high-level stakeholders
A natural ability to anticipate needs and stay two steps ahead
Strong written and verbal communication skills
A collaborative spirit and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-profile environment
Pace, accuracy and initiative
Experience in an Executive Assistant / PA role

?? Why You’ll Love It Here

Be part of a forward-thinking university shaping the future of education
Work alongside inspiring leaders and a supportive team
Make a visible impact on strategic initiatives and university-wide priorities
Enjoy a role that’s varied, challenging, and deeply rewarding

What you need to do now
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