Executive Assistant
Posted by: Office For Students
Employed By: Office For Students
Job Title: Executive Assistant
Salary: £36,430 - £38,294+ generous Civil Service defined benefit pension London weighting £3,566 where appropriate
Contract: Full time
Location: Bristol/London
Application Deadline: 13 April 2025 11:55
The challenge
The Office for Students (OfS) is the independent regulator of higher education in England. We regulate higher education on behalf of all students, ensuring that every student, regardless of their background, has a fulfilling experience that enriches their lives and careers. This is an exciting time to join the OfS, and we’re on the lookout for a dynamic Executive Assistant to enhance the office of the Director of Regulation. In doing this role, you’ll be helping the OfS to ensure a high quality higher education experience and the best value – for students, for taxpayers, and for the wider public good.
The Role
This role is situated in our Regulation Directorate, which works in the interests of students by ensuring universities and colleges meet our minimum expectations. As Executive Assistant to the Director of Regulation, you will act as the central point of contact in the Director’s office, co-ordinating and supporting the work of the Director as required. The work is highly varied and your responsibilities will include: • developing a strong awareness of the Directors work and the work of the wider directorate • co-ordinating communications and correspondence with internal and external stakeholders • building strong internal and external peer relationships and networks which enable the Director’s engagements to be delivered • delivering a portfolio of administrative tasks to a high standard • improving the administrative systems which support the Director’s work • providing peer leadership to other administrative colleagues in the Regulation Directorate The Director of Regulation’s office is a highly supportive environment where learning and development is actively encouraged and supported. You'll soon take ownership of your own portfolio of work, with the opportunity to develop a career path in line with your interests.
About You
We are seeking a dedicated and proactive individual who has previous experience of working as an executive assistant to a director (or similar role). You’ll also embody the following qualities: • you are able to build a solid understanding of the Director’s work and deploy this knowledge appropriately • you build strong and constructive peer relationships and networks, including with the offices of internal and external stakeholders • your communication skills, both written and verbal, are clear, concise, and you are able to draft and tailor communication to a variety of internal and external audiences • you are able to proactively identify issues with, and then enhance, the administrative systems that support the Director with their work • you have high attention to detail, and can co-ordinate, organise and signpost in context of a consistently fast moving and complex portfolio of activity.
Working for us
We value diversity and the wealth of perspectives, experience, and ideas it brings to our work. We strive to embed equality of opportunity in everything we do and welcome applications from candidates regardless of age, disability, race and ethnicity, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, and socio-economic background. In addition, our Total Reward Framework offers a range of benefits to suit your way of life. These include comprehensive learning and development, annual leave starting at 25 days per year (plus public holidays), access to the highly regarded Civil Service pension scheme and a variety of health benefits.
Working arrangements
We embrace flexible and hybrid working arrangements, typically requiring office presence for two or three days per week. Closing date for applications: 13 April Interview date: w/c 5 May