Executive Officer To The Provost's Office

Job title: Executive Officer to the Provost’s Office

Department: Directorate Office

Contract Type: Permanent

Grade: 7

Salary: £41,317.29 to £48,481.29 per annum (inclusive of London Allowance)

Location: Bloomsbury, London

Hours: 35 hours per week (1.0 FTE)

SOAS University of London is the leading Higher Education institution in Europe specialising in the study of Asia, Africa and the Near and Middle East.  SOAS University of London is positioned to play a leading role in reimagining higher education globally, with a new strategic plan in place as the basis for the renewal and revitalisation of the University which commits SOAS to both student responsiveness and research intensity. SOAS is moving towards a new model of international partnerships which is responsive to the transnational character of our global challenges.

About the Department

The Provost’s Office comprises the Provost, Deans of Colleges, Director of Global Learning and Teaching, Head of Education Strategy and Student Experience, Head of Planning and the Learning and Teaching Enhancement team and the team that provides direct support to advancing the operational and strategic leadership of the University.

The team within the Provost’s Office provides essential support to the Provost and Provost’s Senior Management Team, including the execution of their internal leadership roles and external work.

About the Role

In this newly created role, the Executive Officer will play a pivotal role in supporting and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Provost’s Office, collaborating closely with the Provost’s team to realise strategic and operational goals, support colleagues, and manage ad hoc projects with precision and efficiency. By providing essential project and administrative support, the post holder will contribute to the success of the Provost’s Senior Management Team.

As the primary point of contact for the Provost’s Office, the post holder will manage administrative tasks and high-level executive assistance, ensuring seamless communication and coordination with staff, students and external stakeholders. They will facilitate planning processes with the Deans of College and will drive the progression of projects, adhering to clearly defined procedures and objectives.

The role demands astute analysis and the ability to devise practical solutions to issues through workshops and effective communication. The Executive Officer will provide strategic recommendations to the Senior Management Team on complex matters and will actively network within the University community and beyond to support their work and amplify the Provost’s communication initiatives.

Promoting a culture of continuous improvement, the Executive Officer will champion personal and professional development, ensuring excellence in communication, quality and service.

You can find further information on the key criteria for the role in the Job Description and Person Specification, along with a full list of duties and responsibilities, which can be found on the SOAS website.

Closing Date: Sunday, 14 July 2024

Interviews to be held: Week commencing 29 July 2024

Further information

If you have any questions or require any assistance with regard to the application process, please contact hr-recruitment@soas.ac.uk

Successful candidates will need to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK or have limited leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with SOAS, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006'or the duration of

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We would particularly welcome applications from candidates from working class, first generation Higher Education, Black, Asian, other minority ethnic and underrepresented groups from within the UK and beyond. All appointment decisions will be made on merit, following a fair and competitive process.