Executive Assistant to the Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor

This role will provide a comprehensive, confidential and Executive Assistant service to the newly appointed Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor, a senior member of the University Executive Team. The postholder will be responsible for all aspects of the organisational and administrative functions required in order to ensure the Provost and DVC can deliver on strategic goals.

About the person:

Candidates must demonstrate how they meet the essential qualifications and have significant recent relevant experience in supporting a senior/executive manager or strategic project area to include:

In addition to the above, candidates must have relevant experience of and enthusiasm to work in a fast- paced, matrixed, goal- oriented environment. Relevant experience of working with high profile, high- net worth or otherwise influential (external) individuals, as well as relevant event management experience is also a minimum requirement.

Candidates who can sufficiently demonstrate a substantial and sustained record of relevant experience as outlined above will be considered in the absence of having the qualification sought.

If you feel you meet the requirements and are interested in the role, please apply.

To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information on our website.

What we offer:

Beyond a competitive salary, the University offers an attractive benefits package including a holiday entitlement of up to 8.4 weeks a year, pension schemes and development opportunities. We support staff wellbeing with flexible working options, work-life balance initiatives and support for physical and mental health. You can find more detail on all of this and more on our website.

Queen's University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI and Athena Swan and have established staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality.