Senior Executive Officer

About us:

• Strategic research leadership: overseeing the development and delivery of research and innovation strategies, enhancing research productivity, and preparing for the Research Excellence Framework (REF).
• Research culture and environment: fostering a positive and inclusive research environment and ensuring world-class infrastructure and governance.
• Interdisciplinary and external engagement: driving interdisciplinary collaboration, including through his role as Co-Director of the King’s Institute for Artificial Intelligence, and representing King’s in national and international research partnerships.

About the role:

About you:

1. Significant experience in providing proactive, professional and confidential support to senior leaders (e.g. Directors, Heads of Department, Deans, or equivalent).
2. Ability to anticipate the needs of a senior executive and manage complex schedules and priorities accordingly.
3. Proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities under pressure with minimal supervision.
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to brief senior stakeholders clearly and concisely.
5. Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work with the ability to interpret complex data and use evidence to inform decision-making.
6. Confident liaising with internal and external stakeholders at all levels, including senior academics, university leadership, and external partners.
7. Experience supporting the delivery of strategic projects, events, or conferences.
8. Highly proficient in Microsoft Office and virtual meeting tools and comfortable using file sharing and university systems such as SharePoint.

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