Senior Executive Officer

At Leeds Trinity University, we aspire to make a difference to the people, the professions and the places that we serve, and we are looking for talented and enthusiastic people to join our University community. We are ranked top in Yorkshire for learning community and pride ourselves on being the University where our students are a name, not just a number. The University has a distinctive, employability-focused educational offer and works closely with employers to address the skills needs of today’s workforce. Applications are invited for the following post:

Senior Executive Officer

Hours of Work: Full-time (1.0fte)

Contract type: Permanent

Salary: The starting salary will be from £38,784 up to £46,049 per annum (pro rata) in Grade 7, depending on qualifications and experience.

An opportunity exists for a motivated and talented individual to join the University as Senior Executive Officer to the Vice-Chancellor (VC). Holding a front-facing, pivotal role within the Vice-Chancellor’s Office at the heart of the University, this role will act as an ambassador both internally and externally for the VC, alongside providing a full range of administrative and support services, facilitating the smooth running of their professional life.

The Vice-Chancellor’s Office is a small and busy unit, interacting closely with staff across the University and external stakeholders. Designated Executive Assistants provide support to the Executive Team, namely the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Pro-Vice Chancellors, Director of Finance & University Secretary and Chief Operating Officer. The office also provides support to the Chancellor, Pro-Chancellors and Board of Governors. 

Applicants should ideally be educated to degree level, with experience of senior support roles, preferably within a complex institution/organisation. You should also have the ability to work with a minimum of supervision and have precise writing skills and a good standard of literacy, together with well-developed interpersonal skills.

Please note that this role is office based, and you will be expected to be in the office 5 days per week at our Campus in Horsforth. You may also be required to work at our Leeds City Centre campus.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 9^th November 2025

Interviews for this post are expected to take place week commencing 17^th November 2025.

To apply, please click the above “Apply” button. If you have any queries about the application process, please email jobs@leedstrinity.ac.uk or call 0113 283 7130.

Leeds Trinity University values diversity and inclusion and particularly encourages applications from the following groups as they are currently under-represented within the University: Women, LGBTQ+ and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic applicants, as well as candidates with disabilities, whether hidden or otherwise. The University will consider all forms of flexible working arrangements.

Please note that we do not accept speculative CVs or unsolicited calls from recruitment agencies.  

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