Lancaster University, one of the UK’s leading research intensive universities, has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Personal Assistant to join the Vice-Chancellor’s Office. The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting the senior leadership team at a point when it has just commended the implementation of the University’s new Strategic Plan. The post holder will work within a team of Personal and Executive Assistants and will need to build relationships across the University and externally.

The successful post holder will provide a wide range of high quality administrative support and must have a keen eye for detail and excellent interpersonal and organisational skills. Other key skills should include extensive diary management experience, excellent IT and communication skills including the ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing. The post holder must be professional, adaptable, innovative and able to prioritise a wide-ranging workload.

This vacancy is offered as an indefinite appointment on a full-time basis (blended working arrangements will be considered). We are committed to family friendly and flexible working policies on an individual basis, as well as the Athena Swan Charter which recognises and celebrates good employment practice undertaken to address gender equality in higher education.

Further information about the role is available from the Vice-Chancellor’s Office Manager, Victoria McDonald on [email protected]

We welcome applicants from people in all diversity groups.