Executive Assistant

Do you enjoy being at the centre of activity, keeping busy teams organised and connected? Are you an accomplished Executive Assistant who thrives when supporting senior leaders and managing complex priorities? Signature Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting an Executive Assistant for a well-regarded higher education institution.

This is an exciting opportunity to step into a senior support role, available immediately to ensure continuity within a leading academic team. This is an immediate full-time temporary post paying £25.52 per hour plus holiday pay. The role follows a hybrid pattern of four days in the office and one from home. Regular on-site presence is essential to provide direct support and maintain strong communication with senior stakeholders. Covering a period of roughly four months, this placement ensures consistent, high-quality support and operational stability throughout.

Working closely with senior figures in a professional and fast-moving department, you'll balance complex diaries, coordinate meetings, and handle sensitive information with discretion. Your professionalism, adaptability, and proactive approach will help maintain calm efficiency throughout this important period of cover.

• Deliver comprehensive executive support to the Head of Department, Director of Operations, and Deputy Heads, including diary and inbox management.
• Serve as first point of contact for internal and external communications, ensuring clarity and confidentiality.
• Prepare agendas, record accurate minutes, and follow up on agreed actions quickly.
• Support HR and people-related processes such as promotions, inductions, and recruitment coordination.
• Arrange departmental meetings and events, ensuring effective organisation and professional delivery.
• Oversee ad-hoc projects and reporting tasks to assist senior leadership during the cover period.

• Demonstrated experience as an Executive Assistant supporting senior management, ideally within a university or higher-education environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including confident minute-taking and drafting of correspondence.
• Strong organisational ability to prioritise workloads and manage competing deadlines.
• Proven discretion and sound judgement when dealing with confidential or sensitive matters.
• Competent user of Microsoft Office and virtual meeting platforms.

Confident, calm, and highly organised, you'll enjoy the satisfaction of keeping a busy leadership team operating seamlessly. This position will suit someone who thrives in professional environments and values accuracy, collaboration, and trusted relationships.

If you're ready to contribute your expertise within a respected London university, apply today for immediate consideration.

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