Senior Executive Assistant to the Chief Financial Officer, Vice-Chancellor’s Office

Part-time 22.5 hours per week

Salary Scale: £35,116 - £38,249 per annum (pro rata for part-time hours)

Birmingham Newman University is seeking a part-time Senior Executive Assistant to the Chief Financial Officer. This role is primarily office-based, with the option for some remote working each week depending on business need.

This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a proactive and efficient Executive Support team in the Vice-Chancellor’s Office. The role will provide executive and administrative support to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), as well as supporting the wider work of the Vice Chancellor’s Office. This includes assisting the CFO with work related to their portfolio, proactive diary and email management, and producing reports and preparing analysis of data. The post-holder will also provide administrative support for University committees and working group meetings, and contribute to the efficient administrative operations of the Executive Office. Further detail of the responsibilities of this role can be found in the job description.

The successful candidate should:

• Have demonstrable experience as a Personal or Executive Assistant.
• Have proven experience of providing effective administrative support in a complex organisation.
• Have demonstrable experience of board/committee administration, including agenda management and minute-taking.
• Have the ability to use the full range of Microsoft Office 365 packages with a high degree of competence.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build credible relationships with a broad range of stakeholders, including senior staff.
• Have excellent organisational, time management and prioritisation skills, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Have the ability to maintain professionalism, discretion and confidentiality.
• Be a team player who works collaboratively and collegiately and contributes to their wider team.
• Have a positive and proactive attitude.

Informal enquiries about this opportunity are very welcome. Please contact Natalie Sumner-Cole, Head of the Vice-Chancellor’s Office at N.Sumner-Cole@staff.newman.ac.uk, to discuss the role further.

An application form and further details about this role are available via the 'Apply' button above or alternatively please e-mail: recruitment@newman.ac.uk

Closing date for applications: Friday 12 September 2025

Interview Date: Tuesday 30 September 2025

Birmingham Newman University offers a wide range of staff benefits including 35 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time posts), pension scheme, chaplaincy and spiritual care, library services, free on-site parking, discounted travel scheme, cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme, occupational health and counselling services and staff development opportunities. Further details of the full range of staff benefits available can be found on our website: https://www.newman.ac.uk/knowledge-base/staff-benefits/ or please contact the Human Resources Department.

Birmingham Newman University is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Birmingham Newman University is located on Genners Lane, Bartley Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B32 3NT.

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